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YE55 WYF

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

177,450 mi
Last recorded177,450 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 WYF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 177,450 miles

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 22 Nov 2019 169,400 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 158,476 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 15,847 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 154,889 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 145,270 miles

Oil leak ()

undertrays

Fail 6 Oct 2016 145,269 miles

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

Oil leak ()

undertrays

Pass 7 Oct 2015 136,165 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 130,199 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 124,371 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 111,412 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 92,588 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 74,351 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 74,351 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 68,096 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 49,044 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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YE55 WYF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YE55 WYF, 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 YE55 WYF registered?

YE55 WYF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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