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YE55 WZK

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,169 mi
Last recorded115,169 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 WZK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 115,169 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 104,767 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 104,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2019 102,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 97,943 miles

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

Offside 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 perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 94,005 miles

engine has oil leak

offside rear tyre damaged inner wall

Fail 2 Dec 2017 94,000 miles

Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened inner pads (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine has oil leak

offside rear tyre damaged inner wall

Pass 4 Nov 2016 88,265 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Nov 2016 88,265 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Nov 2015 81,615 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

rear exhaust box rubber deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2014 76,342 miles

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

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

front brake discs wear can be seen

offside front tyre damaged on outer wall

Fail 22 Oct 2014 75,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner brake pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall and wearing low 3mm

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 9 Oct 2013 67,556 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 67,556 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 61,763 miles

Air bag light is on

Run flat warning light is on

Fail 12 Oct 2012 61,763 miles

Air bag light is on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Run flat warning light is on

Pass 12 Oct 2011 55,730 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2011 55,698 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2010 50,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2009 43,737 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 43,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 34,201 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 WZK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YE55 WZK, 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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YE55 WZK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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