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YE55 XGS

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

156,399 mi
Last recorded156,399 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 156,399 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 148,424 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 128,279 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 May 2018 112,650 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 112,538 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering pivot point has excessive play joint onto rack (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 May 2017 97,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f and o/s/r tyres have cuts in side walls

Pass 29 Feb 2016 83,733 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

crack in windscreen outside of swept area.

Fail 29 Feb 2016 83,731 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

crack in windscreen outside of swept area.

Pass 14 Feb 2015 67,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2014 55,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 51,415 miles

advise all four tyres close to legal min limit

Pass 21 Feb 2012 44,382 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 38,081 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 29,267 miles

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

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

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

advise cuts in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 27 Nov 2008 22,772 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 XGS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 XGS, 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 XGS registered?

YE55 XGS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is YE55 XGS safe to buy?

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