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HN55 HBJ

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,713 mi
Last recorded156,713 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 HBJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 156,713 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 158,587 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside no hand brake performance (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front brake binding

brake fluid discoloured

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2019 144,923 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 143,821 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside wiper slightly smearing

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 131,941 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 119,175 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 119,174 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 106,776 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 96,254 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 82,171 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 65,642 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 56,216 miles

vehicle underbody fitted with plastic trims,nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2009 42,703 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 30,211 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 starting to perish

engine undertray fitted

sill over covers fitted

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 HBJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HN55 HBJ, 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 HN55 HBJ registered?

HN55 HBJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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