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SF55 YZL

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

181,563 mi
Last recorded181,563 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 YZL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 181,563 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUB FRAME CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 155,177 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 139,312 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers loose to housings..

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge,small cuts also present.. (5.2.3 (e))

Trailer electrical socket cover missing..

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

Vehicle parking brake requirement just met..

Fail 29 May 2020 139,312 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear shock absorber dust covers loose to housings..

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge,small cuts also present.. (5.2.3 (e))

Trailer electrical socket cover missing..

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

Vehicle parking brake requirement just met..

Pass 12 Dec 2019 136,967 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Dec 2018 125,500 miles

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 tyre worn on inner edge bald close to cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

brake warning light on

Pass 14 Dec 2017 114,449 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner most edge.

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front most inner bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle parking brake requirements just met.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose on housings.

front central under tray loose on side section.

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

vehicle slightly smokie on emissions test .

Fail 5 Dec 2017 114,307 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner most edge.

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front most inner bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle parking brake requirements just met.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose on housings.

front central under tray loose on side section.

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

vehicle slightly smokie on emissions test .

Pass 30 Nov 2016 105,035 miles

Both front tyres slightly perishing on side walls.

undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle obscruing some components.

vehicle parking brake requirements just met.

Fail 30 Nov 2016 105,035 miles

Both front tyres slightly perishing on side walls.

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle obscruing some components.

vehicle parking brake requirements just met.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 81,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 66,895 miles

Crank pulley U/S

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 51,205 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 42,990 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 33,796 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 26,454 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 26,452 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 25,601 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 16,743 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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SF55 YZL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SF55 YZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF55 YZL registered?

SF55 YZL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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