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YE55 XGX

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,513 mi
Last recorded172,513 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 XGX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 172,513 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 160,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Apr 2018 147,911 miles

nearside rear brake worn to limit

tyres perished and 2mm inner edge

windscreen chip and mark

Pass 28 Apr 2017 137,931 miles

chip windscreen

Pass 13 May 2016 124,388 miles

chip windscreen

rear brakes worn

Pass 21 May 2015 113,907 miles

chip windscreen

Pass 2 Jun 2014 103,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre perished ,inner edge devoid of tread (recommend replace)

offside front tyre perished and 2mm inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 May 2013 93,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip windscreen

front tyres perished

nearside front tyre 2mm inner edge

Fail 17 May 2013 93,277 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip windscreen

front tyres perished

nearside front tyre 2mm inner edge

Pass 16 May 2012 83,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip windscreen

front discs scored

Pass 16 May 2011 72,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished and limit outer edge

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge and perished

rear pads and discs near limit

Fail 16 May 2011 72,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre perished and limit outer edge

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge and perished

rear pads and discs near limit

Pass 20 May 2010 64,876 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 64,876 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 50,388 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 31,338 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 XGX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XGX, 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 XGX registered?

YE55 XGX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is YE55 XGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE55 XGX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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