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YC55 VWN

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

186,620 mi
Last recorded186,620 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 186,620 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

parking brake lever high

Pass 19 Jan 2021 174,500 miles

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 2 Nov 2019 167,063 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 167,063 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 150,385 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 145,737 miles

covers and shields

Fail 2 Nov 2017 145,736 miles

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

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

covers and shields

Pass 17 Oct 2016 142,061 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 17 Oct 2016 142,061 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 30 Nov 2015 132,815 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 120,538 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 120,538 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear b/pads more than 50% worn

Pass 14 Oct 2013 113,311 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Oct 2012 107,837 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 102,845 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 102,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 93,789 miles

Both Rear Tyres Worn Close to 4mm - advise only

Front Brake Discs slightly pitted on edges - advise only

NSF Tyre has Nail in thread

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 84,481 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 62,077 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 VWN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VWN, 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 VWN registered?

YC55 VWN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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