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MF55 XHS

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

148,715 mi
Last recorded148,715 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 XHS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 148,715 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 139,571 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 139,570 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 124,258 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 124,150 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 110,573 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 110,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 103,535 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 103,528 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear one lamp inop.

Offside Rear tyre been run flat & sidewall damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2018 92,084 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 81,427 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 2 Mar 2017 81,424 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 8 Mar 2016 68,251 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 56,063 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 56,059 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 41,879 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 28,352 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 28,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 26,131 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 23,704 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 23,704 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 21,379 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 21,338 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 18,920 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 15,898 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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MF55 XHS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MF55 XHS, 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 MF55 XHS registered?

MF55 XHS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is MF55 XHS safe to buy?

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