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HT54 USV

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,819 mi
Last recorded129,819 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 USV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 129,819 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2017 122,190 miles

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

nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2017 122,188 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating lights intermittently go out while pedal depressed (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2016 113,923 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 113,923 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 105,458 miles

All tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2014 97,633 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 97,315 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 86,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Sep 2012 75,872 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 75,872 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 63,468 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 50,293 miles

air conditioning belt off of pulleys

Fail 3 Sep 2010 50,198 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

air conditioning belt off of pulleys

Pass 6 Aug 2009 38,343 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 the edges

both rear tyres starting to crack on the sidewalls

Fail 6 Aug 2009 38,343 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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 the edges

both rear tyres starting to crack on the sidewalls

Pass 22 Jul 2008 27,985 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 16,647 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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HT54 USV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HT54 USV, 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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HT54 USV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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