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HY55 GCZ

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,539 mi
Last recorded120,539 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 GCZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 120,539 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 112,113 miles

Front Inner brake pads slightly low

Fail 15 Dec 2017 112,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Inner brake pads slightly low

Pass 16 Sep 2016 99,794 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 99,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 89,981 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 89,901 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 83,915 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 76,254 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 76,254 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 70,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake Pad Warning Light Wiring Fouling On Anti-Roll Bar Link

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 62,591 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,251 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2009 48,649 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 37,535 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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HY55 GCZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HY55 GCZ, 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 HY55 GCZ registered?

HY55 GCZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is HY55 GCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY55 GCZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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