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YE55 XCG

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

116,345 mi
Last recorded116,345 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 116,345 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads AT 3MM. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads at 3 mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 110,223 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 103,281 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 98,853 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 95,696 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 93,112 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 93,112 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 90,635 miles

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 87,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 82,906 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 82,906 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 73,108 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 70,044 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Pass 5 Nov 2013 61,750 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 52,030 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 44,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 36,499 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 29,588 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 22,428 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

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 XCG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XCG, 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 XCG registered?

YE55 XCG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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