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HV55 LAE

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,766 mi
Last recorded91,766 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 LAE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 91,766 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 88,515 miles

Nearside front washer jet misaligned

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Rear Central (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 85,250 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 82,601 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 23 Dec 2021 82,597 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline getting close to metal on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 18 Dec 2020 80,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 74,556 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 71,874 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 65,914 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 65,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has wear on the inside edge

Pass 15 Jun 2017 59,940 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 24 Jun 2016 55,268 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 55,265 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 48,568 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 43,634 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 43,630 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 36,634 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 30,975 miles

NSF/NSR Tyre has cracking

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2011 23,570 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 15,687 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 15,121 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 14,952 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 11,224 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)

nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing between treads

offside rear tyre cracking/perishing between treads

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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HV55 LAE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HV55 LAE, 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 HV55 LAE registered?

HV55 LAE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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