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HY55 GJE

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

178,660 mi
Last recorded178,660 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 GJE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 178,660 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 178,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 172,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

travel on parking brake

Fail 3 May 2023 172,142 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

4wheel drive fault

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake warning light on

travel on parking brake

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 26 Apr 2022 164,172 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

travel on parking brake

Fail 26 Apr 2022 164,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

travel on parking brake

Pass 21 Apr 2021 154,111 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 148,685 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 148,685 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 144,848 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 140,609 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 132,704 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 128,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 106,339 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 96,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on outter edeges.

n/s/r bump stop split.

Fail 15 Jul 2014 95,946 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on outter edeges.

n/s/r bump stop split.

Fail 19 Jul 2013 89,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jul 2013 89,582 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jul 2012 75,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

car has a tow bar fitted

front discs have a lip on them pads look ok

front wiper blades slightly smeary

nearside front tyre 2.5m and perished

offside front tyre low edges and perished

service light over due

slight knock from diff/transfer box

Pass 28 Jul 2011 66,045 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 66,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Signs of possible fuel leak in engine bay

Pass 31 Jul 2010 57,948 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 57,948 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 57,920 miles

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

front discs slightly scored

Fail 12 Jul 2010 57,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front discs slightly scored

Pass 2 Sep 2009 53,026 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 86,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Aug 2008 86,662 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GJE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 GJE, 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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HY55 GJE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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