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HG55 WLX

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,395 mi
Last recorded198,395 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 WLX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 198,395 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 198,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 188,013 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2017 177,070 miles

Nearside mirror backing missing

Offside Front tyre worn edges v& 3mm cuts in sidewall

frt & rear no plate discolour

Fail 27 Jun 2017 177,061 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim wood in rim & sidewall cuts (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror backing missing

Offside Front tyre worn edges v& 3mm cuts in sidewall

frt & rear no plate discolour

Pass 27 Jul 2016 166,592 miles

Front no plate cracked

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut

Rear no plate discolour

rear tyres worn inner edges 3mm o/s nail in tread

Fail 25 Jul 2016 166,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush trailing arm frt bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush trailing arm frt bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Front no plate cracked

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut

Rear no plate discolour

rear tyres worn inner edges 3mm o/s nail in tread

Pass 16 Jun 2015 156,312 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 143,938 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 137,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 124,649 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Oct 2011 111,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 95,439 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 75,063 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 57,049 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 57,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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HG55 WLX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG55 WLX, 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 HG55 WLX registered?

HG55 WLX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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