MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
285,960 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted
Front brake discs worn and lipped
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside rear lower suspension arm bearing worn/corroded but not displaying any movement
Rear brake pads wearing low and brake discs worn and lipped
Reverse lamps not working.
Both front brake flexible brake hoses perished
Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted
Front brake discs wearing thin
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside tear tyre tread wearing low
Offside rear shock absorber Damp? misting of oil?
Offside rear suspension arm outer metal bearing/joint corroded but no significant wear noted
Rear brake discs worn and lipped
Reverse lamps not working
Both front flexible brake hoses perished
Both front lower suspension arm front inner bushes have slight movement (att soon)
Both rear flexible brake hoses perished
Engine covers and under trays fitted + sills covered
Handbrake travel requires attention
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge
Offside rear inner sidelight not working but overall light output still over 50%
Reverse lights not working
both front tyres worn on inner edges
engine covers and undertrays fitted
offside front inner wheel rim buckled
sills covered
Handbrake travel high
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Handbrake travel high
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer rear bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
engine covers and undertrays fitted
offside front inner wheel rim buckled
sills covered
Both front flexible brake hoses perished
Handbrake travel requires attention
Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged
Sills covered
Slight buckle in offside front wheel
Both front flexible brake hoses perished
Item removed from windscreen
Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged
Sills covered
Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Both front flexible brake hoses perished
Item removed from windscreen
Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged
Sills covered
Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing uneven
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear brake discs worn to limit (att soon)
Rear outer brake pads worn to limit (inner pads not visible)
Rear brake discs worn to limit (att soon)
Rear outer brake pads worn to limit (inner pads not visible)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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HY55 XRB is a 2005 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 2005 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 91,247 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY55 XRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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HY55 XRB is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 September 2005.
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