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WR55 HMJ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

122,297 mi
Last recorded122,297 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 HMJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 122,297 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 122,243 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 121,306 miles

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 30 May 2022 121,243 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

slight corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 22 Sep 2021 119,791 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 118,073 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Nov 2019 115,366 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 113,022 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 113,022 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 108,993 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2016 104,421 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 98,728 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 22 Nov 2014 92,730 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 87,898 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 80,652 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 73,304 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)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 73,304 miles

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

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 27 Jul 2010 64,999 miles

smoke level too low to provide a reading

Fail 26 Jul 2010 64,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

smoke level too low to provide a reading

Pass 11 Dec 2008 49,952 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 49,952 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WR55 HMJ 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 81%.

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 WR55 HMJ, 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 WR55 HMJ registered?

WR55 HMJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 26 November 2005.

Is WR55 HMJ safe to buy?

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