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SA55 HGX

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

145,755 mi
Last recorded145,755 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 HGX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 145,755 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + outer (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted could not inspect fully (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 136,088 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake unions corroded

front wipers smearing windscreen

general under body/under body components corroded

nearside front tyre edges worn/feathering (2355018

offside rear brake pad wear sensor disconnected from rear brake pad

offside rear tyre edges misshaped (2554518

oil leak

under trays/covers fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2019 136,088 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake unions corroded

front wipers smearing windscreen

general under body/under body components corroded

nearside front tyre edges worn/feathering (2355018

offside rear brake pad wear sensor disconnected from rear brake pad

offside rear tyre edges misshaped (2554518

oil leak

under trays/covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2018 125,301 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 113,238 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 25 Aug 2016 100,554 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Sep 2015 89,217 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Small stone chips all over windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2014 81,007 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 74,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 64,840 miles

both rear tyres worn

Pass 7 Jan 2012 53,322 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 42,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 8 Jan 2010 33,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2009 29,510 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 23,864 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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SA55 HGX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HGX, 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 HGX registered?

SA55 HGX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is SA55 HGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA55 HGX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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