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SA55 HBU

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,125 mi
Last recorded174,125 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 HBU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 174,125 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2024 160,628 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2023 140,831 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 123,712 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 112,975 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 104,368 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 97,630 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 97,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 95,952 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 95,952 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 92,932 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 89,883 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 86,200 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 79,934 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2013 74,353 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 69,553 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 64,130 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 58,508 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 57,243 miles

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

S R S light on

Pass 21 Nov 2008 48,914 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 48,914 miles

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

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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SA55 HBU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SA55 HBU, 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 SA55 HBU registered?

SA55 HBU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for SA55 HBU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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