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SO55 YON

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,648 mi
Last recorded126,648 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 YON
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 126,648 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 120,431 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases close to catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 119,658 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

0.5 ltr of 5w30 LS engine oil added to carry out test

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases close to catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 115,227 miles

Steering system slightly tight power steering feels heavy (2.2.D.1)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

both tront tyres worn on edges

Fail 15 Feb 2018 115,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

both tront tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Jan 2017 104,816 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 104,812 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 92,994 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 92,994 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 77,699 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 77,698 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 73,798 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 73,763 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 68,075 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 67,953 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 64,888 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 56,264 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 49,325 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 49,325 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 30,362 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 30,362 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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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SO55 YON is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 SO55 YON, 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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SO55 YON is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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