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SJ55 HLX

2005 BMW X3

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,828 mi
Last recorded54,828 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 HLX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,828 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 48,829 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 35,336 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing inner edges

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2010 31,551 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 31,551 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 23,336 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 17,580 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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SJ55 HLX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SJ55 HLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ55 HLX registered?

SJ55 HLX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is SJ55 HLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ55 HLX shows 7 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.

Does SJ55 HLX have outstanding finance?

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