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HK55 MXX

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,051 mi
Last recorded168,051 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 MXX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 168,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 160,383 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 160,383 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 148,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front has slight play in suspension top mount

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Oil leak slight ()

under side of vehicle muddy

Fail 5 Jul 2016 148,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Oil leak slight ()

under side of vehicle muddy

Pass 20 Jul 2015 135,651 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 135,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 121,782 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front bumper insecure

N/S/F fog light n/w

O/S/F + N/S/F suspension bump stops worn

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

Rear gear box mount worn

Fail 18 Jul 2014 121,782 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front bumper insecure

N/S/F fog light n/w

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

O/S/F + N/S/F suspension bump stops worn

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

Rear gear box mount worn

Pass 18 Jul 2013 107,595 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 92,194 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 81,513 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)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 25 May 2010 70,162 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 70,162 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2009 61,557 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 61,557 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside 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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HK55 MXX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MXX, 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 MXX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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