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RJ55 YWM

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,139 mi
Last recorded138,139 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 YWM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 138,139 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 132,691 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Nearside Front wing has slight damage on it

advise high level brake light is not working

Pass 8 Nov 2016 123,884 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 116,869 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 107,377 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 95,727 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 95,727 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 83,208 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 71,330 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 63,555 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 54,073 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 54,073 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 52,818 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 52,768 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 40,278 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 40,135 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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RJ55 YWM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ55 YWM, 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 RJ55 YWM registered?

RJ55 YWM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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