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HV55 YZZ

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,225 mi
Last recorded144,225 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 YZZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 144,225 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 139,025 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 130,303 miles

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake weak on nearside (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 124,181 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 116,869 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 110,600 miles

little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Pass 26 Sep 2019 103,154 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 92,669 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 82,101 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 82,101 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 72,906 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 62,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 56,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Sep 2013 49,097 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 41,224 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 32,045 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 32,045 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 23,488 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 19,725 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 19,160 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 YZZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YZZ, 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 YZZ registered?

HV55 YZZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is HV55 YZZ safe to buy?

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