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YE55 XFX

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,984 mi
Last recorded143,984 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 XFX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 143,984 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 9 Mar 2022 138,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 138,346 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 130,918 miles

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring rubber not seated correctly

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both dampers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 130,823 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower coil spring rubber not seated correctly

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both dampers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 124,233 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate loose

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2020 124,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2019 116,704 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to no visible tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to no visible tread on both edges - customer advised to repalce (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to no visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted and obscuring the view of some components

Pass 9 Mar 2018 110,917 miles

Oil leak ()

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

under trays ftd

Fail 6 Mar 2018 110,859 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating disc warped (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

under trays ftd

Pass 7 Mar 2017 104,674 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

under trays ftd

Fail 6 Mar 2017 104,669 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

under trays ftd

Pass 9 Mar 2016 97,371 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 87,262 miles

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

offside rear door hinge bolt not secure

Pass 12 Nov 2013 80,992 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 28 May 2012 68,478 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 68,478 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 57,716 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 57,715 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 44,610 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 44,610 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 32,946 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 XFX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black 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 XFX, 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 XFX registered?

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

Is YE55 XFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE55 XFX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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