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SV55 HYJ

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

165,670 mi
Last recorded165,670 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 HYJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 165,670 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 161,170 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 146,208 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 146,202 miles

Emissions not tested Coolant leak from engine - risk of over heating (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both head lamps aiming too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 133,267 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 128,610 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 128,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 117,808 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 105,080 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 100,613 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 96,306 miles

feel knocking from front end on braking

underside cant be fully inspected, covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 91,658 miles

front tyres slightly perished

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s/f brake dust cover insecure

o/s/f shock looks to have a leak

Fail 9 Mar 2015 91,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

front tyres slightly perished

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s/f brake dust cover insecure

o/s/f shock looks to have a leak

rear tyres very badly perished

Pass 10 Mar 2014 85,457 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 77,807 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 68,765 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 16 Feb 2012 68,752 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 64,441 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 51,519 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 39,244 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 39,244 miles

Nearside 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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SV55 HYJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SV55 HYJ, 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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SV55 HYJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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