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GY55 PHN

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,245 mi
Last recorded126,245 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 PHN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 126,245 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat beat not tested ()

Pass 30 Jan 2020 119,059 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 119,055 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Buckle (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 115,165 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 112,671 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 112,478 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

tyrer pressure warning light on

Pass 9 Jan 2017 99,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc showing signs of a brake bind

Nearside Front Wiper worn

Offside Front Windscreen cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2016 90,548 miles

coolant warning lamp on.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 81,291 miles

windscreen damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2014 73,654 miles

windscreen damaged but not obstructing drivers view

Fail 16 Jan 2014 73,654 miles

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

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

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

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

windscreen damaged but not obstructing drivers view

Pass 23 Jan 2013 64,922 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 56,456 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 50,035 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 38,067 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 27,562 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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GY55 PHN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol 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 GY55 PHN, 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 GY55 PHN registered?

GY55 PHN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for GY55 PHN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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