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MW55 YBR

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

150,279 mi
Last recorded150,279 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 YBR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 150,279 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 150,016 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended outer brake and rear foglight inoperative (1.9.4)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 133,589 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 118,276 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 108,853 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 87,920 miles

advise offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 8 Jun 2012 81,693 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 70,665 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2010 61,347 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 46,080 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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MW55 YBR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MW55 YBR, 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 MW55 YBR registered?

MW55 YBR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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