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HK55 DHG

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,514 mi
Last recorded118,514 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 DHG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 118,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost Arm - Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost Arm - Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 118,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost Arm - Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost Arm - Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 113,777 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 113,777 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 109,132 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR S NEAR LIMIT AND PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 109,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working no noise front or rear (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR S NEAR LIMIT AND PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 106,216 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 106,216 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Gasses entering cabin (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 90,909 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 85,947 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 81,052 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 76,739 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 70,458 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 70,442 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 65,949 miles

Undertrays fitted to the vehicle.

Pass 6 Nov 2015 61,828 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 50,967 miles

All tyres are worn on their outer tread areas and starting to perish.

Front brake pads are approximately 70% worn.

Nearside rear tyre is worn to 2.5mm.

Rear brake pads are approximately 75% worn .

Pass 20 Nov 2012 44,546 miles

Front and rear brake pads are approximately 70% worn.

Rear tyres are worn close to wear indicator bars.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 39,081 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 32,844 miles

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 25 Nov 2010 32,514 miles

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

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 24,928 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 18,790 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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HK55 DHG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 HK55 DHG, 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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HK55 DHG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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