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MH55 XGW

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,438 mi
Last recorded148,438 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 XGW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 148,438 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

no hand brake reserve

rear subframe corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2020 148,438 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

no hand brake reserve

rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2019 140,197 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))

n/s/f outer cv gaiter has seepage

Pass 29 Jun 2018 131,532 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2018 131,494 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability drop link ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

no reversing lamp

Pass 5 May 2017 121,228 miles

Nail in tyre offside rear ()

offside front brake backplate insecure

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 2 May 2017 121,218 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in tyre offside rear ()

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

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

offside front brake backplate insecure

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 108,866 miles

nearside outer cv joint gaitor slightly insecure and preventing the ingress of water

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight wear on both front anti roll bar link ball joints

Fail 7 Apr 2016 108,810 miles

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

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

nearside outer cv joint gaitor slightly insecure and preventing the ingress of water

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight wear on both front anti roll bar link ball joints

Pass 9 Apr 2015 98,507 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2015 98,495 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 84,632 miles

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

Front brake disc(s) worn

Pass 29 Apr 2013 69,953 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 55,542 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 43,610 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,558 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 43,558 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 37,610 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 37,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 21,773 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 18,830 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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MH55 XGW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MH55 XGW, 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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MH55 XGW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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