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HF55 DKV

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,303 mi
Last recorded159,303 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 DKV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 159,303 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 159,303 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 159,303 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault a. b. s, warning light on [at time of testing] (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

t. p. m. s. warning light on [at time of testing]

Pass 8 Sep 2020 154,091 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake only just reached 20%

poor beam image to o/s headlamp on dip beam

Fail 4 Sep 2020 153,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake only just reached 20%

poor beam image to o/s headlamp on dip beam

Pass 14 Aug 2019 144,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 138,989 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 130,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 121,172 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 25 Aug 2015 109,938 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 109,938 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 96,861 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 96,861 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 83,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 83,911 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 70,766 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advice engine ac drive belt not connected

advice incorrect hid headlight bulbs fitted

advice power steering fluid resevoir possibly over full

Pass 9 Nov 2011 58,448 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 56,802 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 47,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 36,958 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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HF55 DKV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 90,285 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF55 DKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF55 DKV registered?

HF55 DKV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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