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HV55 XBH

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,452 mi
Last recorded80,452 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 XBH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 80,452 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 77,423 miles

advise front number plate condition

oil leak from engine bay

Fail 27 Jun 2024 77,423 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

advise front number plate condition

Pass 19 Jun 2023 65,956 miles

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

chip n windscreen

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2022 60,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.39 mm 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.71 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

advise front number plate damage

Pass 30 Jun 2021 55,514 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 54,054 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2019 53,271 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 52,210 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 51,576 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 50,335 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 48,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 48,707 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 47,492 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 44,857 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 42,341 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 37,008 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 29,724 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 25,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 25,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,295 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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HV55 XBH is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HV55 XBH, 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 XBH registered?

HV55 XBH is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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