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HN55 EHD

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,245 mi
Last recorded152,245 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 EHD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 152,245 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 141,500 miles

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))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 141,500 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 134,441 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 134,441 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 128,178 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 128,178 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 117,530 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 117,511 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 110,633 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 102,127 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 102,094 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 98,061 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2017 93,237 miles

Oil leak ()

under cover's fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2016 88,595 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 82,919 miles

engine cover fitted

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 78,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2014 78,657 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 72,440 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 63,215 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 63,215 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 54,958 miles

Chips in windscreen.

N/S/R inner sidelight not working.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 47,723 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,877 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 37,877 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 29,823 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,823 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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HN55 EHD is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN55 EHD, 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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HN55 EHD is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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