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FX55 YPT

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

167,662 mi
Last recorded167,662 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 YPT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 167,662 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2022 161,079 miles

slight underside corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2020 149,109 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 140,225 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 130,683 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 117,631 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 107,768 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)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Dec 2015 97,373 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 86,574 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 86,453 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 74,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 69,736 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 57,530 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 46,564 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2009 32,172 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 32,172 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 22,294 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 10,838 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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FX55 YPT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FX55 YPT, 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 FX55 YPT registered?

FX55 YPT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is FX55 YPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX55 YPT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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