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SO55 HTZ

2005 BMW X3

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,255 mi
Last recorded86,255 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 HTZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 86,255 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))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 86,254 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn d/link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 81,287 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 81,271 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 74,264 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded OSF NSR OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also all attachment arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 73,854 miles

Both steering track rods and track rod ends corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower, both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 73,853 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both steering track rods and track rod ends corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower, both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 73,587 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 73,572 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 72,845 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 72,498 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 71,687 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 70,877 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 69,218 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 66,494 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 64,033 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 60,807 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 57,193 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 55,449 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 55,423 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 49,439 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 39,953 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 29,414 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit on inside edges

Fail 25 Nov 2008 29,181 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit on inside edges

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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SO55 HTZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO55 HTZ, 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 SO55 HTZ registered?

SO55 HTZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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