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VN55 JYK

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,560 mi
Last recorded101,560 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 JYK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 101,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 96,118 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 94,412 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 90,945 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Nov 2017 80,461 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 75,061 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 75,061 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 71,436 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 49,510 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 65,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Sep 2013 65,300 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2012 62,000 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 58,170 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 58,170 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 54,140 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 52,595 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 46,558 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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VN55 JYK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VN55 JYK, 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 VN55 JYK registered?

VN55 JYK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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The MOT history for VN55 JYK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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