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VF55 HXH

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

166,807 mi
Last recorded166,807 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 HXH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 166,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edge worn 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall perished and cracking tread at 3mm 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 166,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edge worn 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall perished and cracking tread at 3mm 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 162,260 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2023 162,137 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 158,618 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 158,618 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 155,657 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 142,730 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 131,563 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 120,439 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 120,439 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 103,269 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 103,269 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 93,218 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 82,367 miles

Front Wipers poor

Pass 18 Jun 2012 68,676 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 65,976 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 65,976 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 61,140 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 55,553 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 55,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 46,571 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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VF55 HXH is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VF55 HXH, 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 VF55 HXH registered?

VF55 HXH is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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