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EU55 YZJ

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

158,562 mi
Last recorded158,562 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 YZJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 158,562 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 158,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 150,669 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 144,134 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 140,943 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 May 2021 140,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2020 122,807 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 120,044 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 111,759 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 103,009 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 93,915 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 86,819 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 78,855 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2013 72,386 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 67,084 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 61,714 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 61,714 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 55,121 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 50,127 miles

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

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

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

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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EU55 YZJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EU55 YZJ, 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 EU55 YZJ registered?

EU55 YZJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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