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YC55 EWS

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

237,158 mi
Last recorded237,158 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 EWS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 237,158 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 237,158 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 222,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 222,088 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded / worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 212,407 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Brake pad warning wire not secured into pad (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Mirror cover missing

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake only just meet requirements

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

VERY LITTLE parking brake reserve travel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 212,407 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Brake pad warning wire not secured into pad (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Mirror cover missing

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake only just meet requirements

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

VERY LITTLE parking brake reserve travel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 198,521 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip less than 5mm Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 198,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip less than 5mm Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 181,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 171,780 miles

Both front tyres worn on both shoulders.

Both rear bump stops separated from shock absorber shrouds.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Hand brake performance is low. 19% overall.

Service light on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 157,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

service light on

Fail 27 Oct 2015 157,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

service light on

Pass 23 Oct 2014 141,919 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 127,296 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 106,777 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

damage to offside undershield

Fail 8 Oct 2012 106,777 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

damage to offside undershield

Pass 10 Oct 2011 83,872 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 61,757 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 61,757 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 37,475 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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YC55 EWS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YC55 EWS, 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 YC55 EWS registered?

YC55 EWS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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