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VE55 HXR

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

95,755 mi
Last recorded95,755 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 HXR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 95,755 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 93,291 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 90,680 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 87,998 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 85,575 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 82,481 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 79,433 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 74,274 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 69,398 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 65,076 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 60,212 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 54,746 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 52,115 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 47,807 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 44,312 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 37,922 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 37,922 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 31,347 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2010 31,347 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 24,761 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 18,359 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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VE55 HXR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VE55 HXR, 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 VE55 HXR registered?

VE55 HXR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is VE55 HXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE55 HXR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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