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HK55 LFZ

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,408 mi
Last recorded108,408 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 LFZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 108,408 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 107,272 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 104,301 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 102,226 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 99,192 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 95,717 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 94,297 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 92,212 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 85,988 miles

OIL LEAK

engine cover and undertrays

front registration cracks

Fail 9 Dec 2016 85,988 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fronts (8.2.3)

OIL LEAK

engine cover and undertrays

front registration cracks

tpms light on dash

Pass 11 Dec 2015 80,382 miles

OIL LEAK

Tyre pressure monitoring light on dash. NSR tyre pressure low

back box exhaust pipe small leak

childseat nsr

osr and nsr tyres cracks roadface and 3mm

osr inner position light dim

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2015 80,382 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing nsf (locking wheel bolt) (4.2.A.1e)

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

OIL LEAK

Tyre pressure monitoring light on dash. NSR tyre pressure low

back box exhaust pipe small leak

childseat nsr

osr and nsr tyres cracks roadface and 3mm

osr inner position light dim

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2014 76,019 miles

Near Side Front Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt

Off Side Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt

Fail 15 Dec 2014 76,019 miles

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

Near Side Front Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt

Off Side Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt

Pass 21 Dec 2013 73,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2012 64,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Nov 2012 64,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Nov 2011 55,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Nov 2011 55,769 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 47,984 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 40,843 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low inner and outer edges.

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 30,376 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cuts in tyre treads but not showing ply or cords.

stone chips front windscreen.

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 LFZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HK55 LFZ, 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 HK55 LFZ registered?

HK55 LFZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is HK55 LFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK55 LFZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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