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YC55 WFU

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

116,467 mi
Last recorded116,467 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 WFU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 116,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 112,101 miles

nearside rear suspension bump stop worn

Pass 1 Nov 2019 104,617 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 96,982 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 91,571 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 86,675 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 80,936 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 73,335 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 65,824 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 53,554 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 43,315 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 31,976 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 27,721 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 27,721 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 22,296 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 WFU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WFU, 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 WFU registered?

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

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