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HJ55 YFW

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

161,488 mi
Last recorded161,488 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 161,488 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 154,799 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 154,795 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended does not lock (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 149,232 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 137,815 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 131,970 miles

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

Offside handbrake effiency low. unable to find rfr to cover this but advise customer to have handbrake system checked.

Pass 17 Apr 2018 125,136 miles

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)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 125,136 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 118,806 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 111,726 miles

both rear shock absorbers soft

both rear tyres feathering on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2015 104,841 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Mar 2015 104,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Feb 2014 99,538 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 94,950 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 87,747 miles

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

o/s/r coil spring end missing

Pass 1 Mar 2011 77,994 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 77,993 miles

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

brake pad wear indicator broken

Pass 23 Feb 2010 68,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2009 55,121 miles

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

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 YFW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YFW, 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 YFW registered?

HJ55 YFW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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