MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,984 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake pedal slightly spongy
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front brake back plate loose
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak
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
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
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
under trays ftd
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
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
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
slight engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear door hinge bolt not secure
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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