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RY55 YNN

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,324 mi
Last recorded130,324 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 YNN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 130,324 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 128,767 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 126,649 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 123,984 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 122,084 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 117,064 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 117,064 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 113,078 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 112,966 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front 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 27 Feb 2017 103,837 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 96,484 miles

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some items

Pass 12 Feb 2015 90,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 83,178 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 75,185 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 68,166 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn down to legal minimum

Pass 21 Dec 2010 56,996 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 46,834 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 36,306 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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RY55 YNN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RY55 YNN, 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 RY55 YNN registered?

RY55 YNN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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