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YC55 YAF

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,804 mi
Last recorded157,804 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 YAF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 157,804 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shock casings corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2021 155,259 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 155,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 149,972 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 149,972 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 142,975 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 137,194 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cover missing (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM and perished on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 131,538 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 124,516 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 118,226 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 101,560 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 101,382 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 94,779 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 94,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 87,263 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 81,205 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 73,352 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 58,283 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 58,265 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 YAF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YAF, 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 YAF registered?

YC55 YAF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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