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SH55 XNR

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

167,681 mi
Last recorded167,681 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 XNR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 167,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Reverse lights not working

Fail 10 Jan 2025 167,681 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing Found in vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Reverse lights not working

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 158,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 150,553 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view long scratches in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side window (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side window (3.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 150,552 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel travels to stop when applied (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view long scratches in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side window (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side window (3.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 143,790 miles

Although passed parking brake req:s attention

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 135,920 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 135,920 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 130,080 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 125,389 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Jan 2019 125,389 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Jan 2018 120,287 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 120,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 118,498 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 118,498 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 105,229 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 105,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 95,431 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 79,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2013 79,517 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 71,210 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 69,039 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 53,695 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2010 53,695 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Dec 2009 40,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 40,150 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 24,758 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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SH55 XNR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SH55 XNR, 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 SH55 XNR registered?

SH55 XNR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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The MOT history for SH55 XNR shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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