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DU55 YSX

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,203 mi
Last recorded132,203 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 YSX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 132,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Mar 2015 132,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 119,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 119,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 110,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

TOW BAR HAS NO ELECTICS FITTED

Fail 7 Nov 2012 110,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

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

TOW BAR HAS NO ELECTICS FITTED

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 98,873 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 98,873 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Fail 19 May 2011 98,635 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2011 98,635 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 88,052 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 71,312 miles

Front tyres worn uneven.

Fail 4 Sep 2009 71,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front tyres worn uneven.

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 53,872 miles

plastic cover fitted to outer sills

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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DU55 YSX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DU55 YSX, 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 DU55 YSX registered?

DU55 YSX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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The MOT history for DU55 YSX shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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