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YC55 VAF

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,455 mi
Last recorded125,455 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 VAF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 125,455 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 125,440 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 May 2016 114,258 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 100,249 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 May 2014 93,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 86,968 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 75,027 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 65,989 miles

deep cuts in n/s/r tyre

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges /cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2010 53,474 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 43,033 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 43,033 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 VAF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YC55 VAF, 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 YC55 VAF registered?

YC55 VAF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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