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HX55 DHK

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,881 mi
Last recorded119,881 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 DHK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 119,881 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 119,881 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 114,656 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 109,137 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front brake discs low

Offside Rear anti roll bar link bushes worn

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 109,036 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front brake discs low

Offside Rear anti roll bar link bushes worn

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

Pass 18 May 2018 103,550 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2017 97,945 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 97,945 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2016 93,113 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 89,088 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 84,429 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 84,429 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 80,455 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 69,097 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 64,053 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 64,053 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 May 2010 57,099 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 50,552 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 49,390 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 49,279 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

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 DHK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HX55 DHK, 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 DHK registered?

HX55 DHK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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