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YC55 VPF

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

139,441 mi
Last recorded139,441 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 139,441 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 122,838 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 122,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2022 111,194 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

rear subframe corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2022 111,190 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2021 98,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 90,684 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 90,680 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 78,934 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

engine and rear diff oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2019 78,876 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

engine and rear diff oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2018 64,417 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 62,025 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 55,747 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 48,583 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 48,583 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 45,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 37,406 miles

Both sides rear tyres worn to 0mm on the inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak from differential.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 32,611 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 28,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2010 25,615 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 25,615 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 22,335 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 22,292 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 23 Oct 2008 16,476 miles

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

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

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 VPF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 VPF, 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 VPF registered?

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

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