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YC55 VZD

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,421 mi
Last recorded137,421 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 VZD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 137,421 miles

Central Rear exhaust shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 137,421 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Rear exhaust shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 124,993 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 114,631 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 107,189 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 99,359 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 11 Nov 2013 89,873 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 80,238 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 80,238 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 73,563 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 73,563 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 60,311 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 47,012 miles

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

washer jets only just meet mot standard-low flow of washer fluid

Pass 14 Nov 2008 29,719 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 VZD is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VZD, 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 VZD registered?

YC55 VZD is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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