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GN55 YWW

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 YWW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022

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

tpm light on

Fail 28 Nov 2022

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

tpm light on

Pass 15 Oct 2021

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on inside edge

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on inside edge

Pass 4 Oct 2018

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 81,285 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 79,536 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit / screw in / slight perishing (4.1.E.1)

tpms light on

Pass 24 Sep 2015 76,738 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 73,059 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 68,400 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 62,531 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 57,412 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 57,358 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 42,473 miles

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

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

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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GN55 YWW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GN55 YWW, 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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GN55 YWW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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