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GY55 XRJ

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,572 mi
Last recorded169,572 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 XRJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 169,572 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 160,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 160,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 156,944 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 151,051 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 148,356 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 145,444 miles

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2015 139,611 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 139,611 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 134,998 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 134,998 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 129,592 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 121,091 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 93,349 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 93,349 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 76,282 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 61,194 miles

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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GY55 XRJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XRJ, 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 XRJ registered?

GY55 XRJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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The MOT history for GY55 XRJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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