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YE55 XFY

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,255 mi
Last recorded170,255 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 170,255 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 161,924 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 161,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2017 156,041 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine bay area ()

Fail 11 May 2017 156,041 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine bay area ()

Pass 17 May 2016 147,352 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 147,352 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 130,323 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 115,195 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 101,597 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 101,597 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 83,758 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 68,403 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 6 Apr 2011 68,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Apr 2010 51,592 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 51,567 miles

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

deep cut to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 29 Oct 2008 41,395 miles

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

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 XFY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XFY, 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 XFY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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