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YA55 MMJ

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,123 mi
Last recorded181,123 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 MMJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 181,123 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 171,997 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 171,997 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 171,948 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 158,520 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 144,398 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 128,862 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 128,862 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 113,250 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 95,628 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 95,628 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 57,742 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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YA55 MMJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YA55 MMJ, 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 YA55 MMJ registered?

YA55 MMJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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