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YC55 ZZN

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

144,161 mi
Last recorded144,161 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 ZZN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 144,161 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 138,306 miles

smoke emission

wear on front and rear brake discs and pads

Pass 27 Feb 2021 130,252 miles

condition n/s/f anti roll bar link rubber boots

security of exhaust heat shields

Pass 4 Mar 2020 125,088 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 125,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 113,391 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 101,739 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 92,076 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 83,270 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 78,475 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 70,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 60,841 miles

NSf tyre cracking in tread

Fail 12 Apr 2013 60,841 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSf tyre cracking in tread

Pass 12 Oct 2011 51,335 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 39,579 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,002 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 25,830 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 ZZN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZZN, 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 ZZN registered?

YC55 ZZN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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The MOT history for YC55 ZZN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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