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PX55 HAE

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,663 mi
Last recorded97,663 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 HAE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 97,663 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 95,007 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2022 90,598 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))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 88,183 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 83,120 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 83,626 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 83,626 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2017 77,798 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 36,047 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 68,133 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 63,587 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 63,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 57,567 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 57,567 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 51,634 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 46,729 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 41,014 miles

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

brake warning light on

Fail 27 Jul 2011 41,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

brake warning light on

Pass 10 Jun 2010 34,704 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 30,015 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 30,015 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 23,847 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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PX55 HAE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 PX55 HAE, 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 PX55 HAE registered?

PX55 HAE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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