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YA55 UCY

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

139,007 mi
Last recorded139,007 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 UCY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 139,007 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 129,589 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 119,171 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 109,764 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 97,787 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 86,451 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 78,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 69,215 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 63,398 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 56,281 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 46,275 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 37,241 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 28,012 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 27,987 miles

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

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 UCY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YA55 UCY, 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 UCY registered?

YA55 UCY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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