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HY55 XRC

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,529 mi
Last recorded124,529 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 XRC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 124,529 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 116,945 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 116,806 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low Both front (1.8)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18/101/y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

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

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

all suspension components corroded

noise from drive train requires investigation

Pass 26 May 2015 116,796 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 109,497 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 98,185 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 83,775 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 83,775 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 74,609 miles

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

n/s/f tyre side wall slight damage

Fail 29 Jul 2010 74,604 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

n/s/f tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 8 Nov 2008 46,277 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 XRC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XRC, 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 XRC registered?

HY55 XRC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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