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WG55 HHL

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,029 mi
Last recorded185,029 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 HHL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 185,029 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 174,714 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2022 174,050 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Side repeater not working Both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad wearing light on dash

Covers & shield fitted

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle / all steering + suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2021 167,545 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 162,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 157,063 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 157,031 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 148,400 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 137,513 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 137,500 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 126,559 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2015 112,218 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 102,626 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre slightly perishing.

Fail 13 Sep 2014 102,606 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre slightly perishing.

Pass 14 Sep 2013 89,870 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 78,942 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 67,490 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 58,194 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 47,809 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 37,427 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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WG55 HHL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG55 HHL, 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 WG55 HHL registered?

WG55 HHL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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