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YC55 YMZ

2005 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,403 mi
Last recorded130,403 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 YMZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2022 130,403 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 128,036 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slightly high (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn, but not excessively corroded (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear both rear bump stops worn

Fail 15 Oct 2021 128,036 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slightly high (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn, but not excessively corroded (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear both rear bump stops worn

Pass 12 Oct 2020 123,608 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 115,161 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 104,981 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 98,595 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 93,249 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 89,047 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 85,047 miles

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

both rear shockers bumper stops deterirated

Pass 31 Oct 2013 75,553 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 69,843 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 12,425 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 12,425 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 56,422 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 46,141 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 46,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 36,987 miles

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

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

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

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

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 YMZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YMZ, 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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YC55 YMZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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