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GY55 VNA

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,062 mi
Last recorded163,062 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 VNA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 163,062 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 154,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 148,814 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 136,849 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 136,840 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 120,340 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 120,340 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

Pass 27 Sep 2016 120,242 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements.

Fail 22 Sep 2016 120,238 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 112,375 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 99,920 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 99,920 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 94,144 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 82,466 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 78,437 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 69,182 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Pass 27 Aug 2009 57,961 miles

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

front to rear brake pipes routed under undertray cannot be inspected visually

Fail 27 Aug 2009 57,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

front to rear brake pipes routed under undertray cannot be inspected visually

Pass 7 Aug 2008 45,233 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate but not excessive at time of inspection

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 VNA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GY55 VNA, 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 GY55 VNA registered?

GY55 VNA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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