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RY55 YNV

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,383 mi
Last recorded165,383 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 YNV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 165,383 miles

Both Rear outer cv boots slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 154,049 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 154,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 146,762 miles

Offside Rear handbrake just passable

Pass 7 Sep 2018 134,947 miles

Brake fluid slightly dark in colour

Undertrays & engine covers fitted restricting view to major components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 134,947 miles

Brake fluid slightly dark in colour

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Undertrays & engine covers fitted restricting view to major components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 121,857 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 121,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 114,458 miles

cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 17 Nov 2015 97,584 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 81,623 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 52,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2014 52,584 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 46,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 40,307 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 33,984 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE WEARING

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 28,323 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 20,435 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 20,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YNV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RY55 YNV, 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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RY55 YNV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 25 December 2005.

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