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HJ55 WLD

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,653 mi
Last recorded121,653 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 WLD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 121,653 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 121,653 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 94,128 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 94,094 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 94,094 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component insecure track rod end locknut insecure (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2017 84,531 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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 84,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm plycords exposed (235/55/17) (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 69,601 miles

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

front brake discs are lipped

Fail 24 Sep 2015 69,601 miles

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective broken (1.7.2)

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

front brake discs are lipped

Pass 19 Sep 2014 63,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 57,581 miles

Both windscreen wipers "smear".

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2013 57,581 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Both windscreen wipers "smear".

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 50,570 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 50,570 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 43,469 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 36,155 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,621 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 28,621 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,490 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 21,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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 WLD is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HJ55 WLD, 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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HJ55 WLD is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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