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YB55 XNL

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,633 mi
Last recorded125,633 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 XNL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 125,633 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 125,633 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 125,633 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 121,491 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak engine ()

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Mar 2017 118,350 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 115,075 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 115,048 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 110,865 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 104,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres slight wear on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2013 99,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre slight wear on outer edge.

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 99,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre slight wear on outer edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 92,505 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 84,976 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 2 Mar 2011 84,976 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 16 Mar 2010 78,549 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 76,854 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 63,838 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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YB55 XNL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YB55 XNL, 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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YB55 XNL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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