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LY55 DHA

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,561 mi
Last recorded154,561 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 DHA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 154,561 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 147,227 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 147,227 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 138,284 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 138,130 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2014 129,769 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 129,769 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 123,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 112,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Dec 2011 99,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 84,292 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 72,611 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 55,394 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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LY55 DHA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LY55 DHA, 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 LY55 DHA registered?

LY55 DHA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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