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YB54 XCV

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

122,164 mi
Last recorded122,164 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 XCV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 122,164 miles

engine under cover fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2022 122,122 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine under cover fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2021 118,057 miles

under side engine cover

Fail 23 Mar 2021 118,057 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side engine cover

Pass 24 Mar 2020 113,808 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 110,569 miles

Nearside Front fog damage

under side engine cover

Fail 28 Mar 2019 110,569 miles

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

Nearside Front fog damage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side engine cover

Pass 21 Mar 2018 106,239 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

under side engine cover

Pass 21 Mar 2017 99,584 miles

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

Oil leak ()

under side engine cover

Pass 23 Mar 2016 94,670 miles

child seat

under side engine cover

Pass 24 Mar 2015 92,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 87,746 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 80,802 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 80,801 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 73,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf abs sensor fouling on lock to lock

Pass 15 Mar 2011 67,782 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 61,316 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 53,666 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 40,027 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 40,017 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 34,996 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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YB54 XCV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YB54 XCV, 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 YB54 XCV registered?

YB54 XCV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is YB54 XCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB54 XCV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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