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PX55 HDF

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,994 mi
Last recorded166,994 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 HDF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 166,994 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small marks (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

offside front tyre sidewall cut

Fail 31 Mar 2022 166,994 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear rubber burst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small marks (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

offside front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 20 Jan 2021 155,957 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear dif has slight leak

TPMS Illuminated

Fail 7 Jan 2021 155,928 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear dif has slight leak

TPMS Illuminated

Pass 9 Jul 2019 141,846 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 125,950 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

red tpms light on

Pass 7 Jul 2017 112,228 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 112,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 101,973 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 98,771 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 95,706 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 88,111 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 78,220 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 67,536 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 67,536 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 66,674 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 37,090 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 HDF is a 2005 BMW X3 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 X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 90,285 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HDF, 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 HDF registered?

PX55 HDF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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