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YC55 VOT

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,668 mi
Last recorded182,668 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 VOT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 182,668 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 182,283 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn middle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 170,465 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 151,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 134,217 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 133,116 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 133,116 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 123,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45 19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/40 19 (4.1.E.1)

slight smell of combustion fumes from under the bonnet

Fail 11 May 2018 123,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45 19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/40 19 (4.1.E.1)

slight smell of combustion fumes from under the bonnet

Pass 9 May 2017 114,105 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 107,688 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 107,688 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 99,967 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 94,419 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 94,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 74,356 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 61,776 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 60,259 miles

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

Offside front fog lamp missing

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 60,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front fog lamp missing

Oil leak from gearbox

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 49,554 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 35,422 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 VOT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VOT, 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 VOT registered?

YC55 VOT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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