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BG55 YLU

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,260 mi
Last recorded170,260 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 YLU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 170,260 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 170,257 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 165,296 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 159,703 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 149,930 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 149,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 139,293 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 130,306 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 130,306 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 122,186 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 114,219 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid needs slight top up

Pass 29 Nov 2012 102,951 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 86,691 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 58,768 miles

Slight accident damage to o/s/f.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 32,225 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 18,957 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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BG55 YLU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BG55 YLU, 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 BG55 YLU registered?

BG55 YLU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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