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HJ55 GCV

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

110,958 mi
Last recorded110,958 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 GCV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 110,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 110,328 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 110,328 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 109,511 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 108,813 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 108,008 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 107,495 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 106,823 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 105,707 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 104,923 miles

Various covers fitted in the engine bay obscuring some components.

Various under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 17 Jun 2017 102,165 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 95,509 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2015 90,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2015

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2014 81,305 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 73,805 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges 235/55/17

Pass 19 Jun 2012 67,605 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 53,350 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 39,071 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 33,306 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 33,306 miles

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

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 14 Nov 2008 24,108 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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HJ55 GCV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ55 GCV, 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 HJ55 GCV registered?

HJ55 GCV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for HJ55 GCV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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