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YC55 XKE

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,019 mi
Last recorded117,019 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 117,019 miles

Surface corrosion on rear cross member

Pass 29 Nov 2019 110,052 miles

SERV?..235/55/17 X 4,,PLASTICS ETC,,NOISE WHEN CLUTCH OPERATED ???..,,NSR & OSR SUS ARMS PLASTICS ETC,,REAR SF VHSC ETC

Fail 27 Nov 2019 110,052 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn NSF & OSF DROP LINKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

SERV?..235/55/17 X 4,,PLASTICS ETC,,NOISE WHEN CLUTCH OPERATED ???..,,NSR & OSR SUS ARMS PLASTICS ETC,,REAR SF VHSC ETC

Pass 11 Dec 2018 101,883 miles

SERVICE?,,,235/55/17 X 4,,,PB TRAVEL !!!!.2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS,,OSF TYRE,,NSR & OSR SUS ARMS COVERED/PLASTIC COVERS,,OSF SHOCK WEEP===ALL PODOT=MONITOR

Pass 4 Dec 2017 94,005 miles

https://www.mot-testing.service.gov.uk/mot-test/136270966008/defects/categories/add/0/advisorySERVICE?--235/55/17 X 4,,,,PLASTICS X 3,,,,OSF SHOCK S/WEEP=PODOT-MONITOR

Pass 12 Dec 2016 86,502 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 86,484 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise plastic sill covers

Fail 23 Dec 2013 86,457 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 76,674 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 76,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 65,889 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 65,889 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 48,938 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 43,234 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 43,234 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 31,848 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 XKE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XKE, 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 XKE registered?

YC55 XKE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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