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HY55 XRB

2005 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

285,960 mi
Last recorded285,960 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 3 Series91,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 XRB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 285,960 miles

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.

Pass 4 Sep 2019 283,343 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 279,179 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 272,549 miles

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)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 272,549 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 265,748 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses perished

Handbrake travel requires attention

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Sills covered

Slight buckle in offside front wheel

Pass 27 Aug 2015 259,339 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 259,335 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 250,337 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 238,383 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 219,303 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 194,419 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 194,419 miles

Rear brake discs worn to limit (att soon)

Rear outer brake pads worn to limit (inner pads not visible)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 169,466 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 139,039 miles

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)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 139,039 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 110,701 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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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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What year was HY55 XRB registered?

HY55 XRB is a 2005 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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