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HX55 CTF

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

152,197 mi
Last recorded152,197 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 CTF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 152,197 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split at small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 152,196 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split at small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp Levelling has minimal movement ?

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 149,133 miles

Note ; Various covers , under guards & moulding fitted , restrictin views

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine , Oil around under guards & Gearbox ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 145,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / Cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around under guards (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / Cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 141,418 miles

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 25 Aug 2021 137,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary tread balding on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Note ; Engine cover , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Wheel has restricted rotation , Nearside front , suspect brake related

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary tread balding on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 134,387 miles

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Wheel has restricted rotation , Nearside front suspect brake related

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

Oil leak, but not excessive offside of engine , suspect cam cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 134,387 miles

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

Brakes ; Parking brake performance very low , Offside rear

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Wheel has restricted rotation , Nearside front suspect brake related

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

Oil leak, but not excessive offside of engine , suspect cam cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 128,159 miles

Brakes ; Parking brakes imbalanced 48 % , Offside performance delayed & lower

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Noise from Offside rear wheel on rotation , suspect brake / parking brake shoes related

Oil leak, but not excessive around under guard , turbo hose area , engine sump ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 128,159 miles

Brakes ; Parking brakes imbalanced 48 % , Offside performance delayed & lower

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Noise from Offside rear wheel on rotation , suspect brake / parking brake shoes related

Oil leak, but not excessive around under guard , turbo hose area , engine sump ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint insecure pinch bolt loose at steering rack (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 120,201 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , Parking brakes 24 %

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

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

Tyres ; Tread , Secondary tread balding on outer edge , Nearside front & Offside front

Tyres ; Tread low , areas at 2.5 mm , Nearside rear & Offside rear

Pass 10 Apr 2017 109,892 miles

Brakes ; Parking brakes performance only just passed 17 % , limit 16 %

Brakes ; n/s/f brake disc slightly restricted rotation

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Damp around fuel pump at filter at n/s floor ?

Note ; Decelerometer Brake Test only , 4 WD

Note ; Oil leaks , suspect seepage from turbo hoses ? , recommend attention

Fail 8 Apr 2017 109,865 miles

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

Brakes ; Parking brakes performance only just passed 17 % , limit 16 %

Brakes ; n/s/f brake disc slightly restricted rotation

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Note ; Damp around fuel pump at filter at n/s floor ?

Note ; Decelerometer Brake Test only , 4 WD

Note ; Oil leaks , suspect seepage from turbo hoses ? , recommend attention

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 101,766 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

superficial cut in outer sidewall of nearside front Tyre

superficial cut in outer sidewall of offside rear Tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2014 79,887 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 68,678 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)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 68,678 miles

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

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 22 Nov 2012 59,830 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 44,967 miles

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 44,322 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 38,270 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 33,089 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 24,030 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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HX55 CTF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel 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 HX55 CTF, 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 HX55 CTF registered?

HX55 CTF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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