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YE55 XHX

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,401 mi
Last recorded160,401 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 XHX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 160,401 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 160,103 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 138,299 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 133,192 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 128,054 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 121,881 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 116,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

amber light on dash

Pass 3 Dec 2013 110,041 miles

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

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

tyre pressure monitoring system malfunction indicator lamp on

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2013 110,037 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

tyre pressure monitoring system malfunction indicator lamp on

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2012 102,523 miles

engine management light on

nearside front and both rear tyres are wearing close to legal limit

Pass 1 Dec 2011 89,626 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 89,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 74,271 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 57,825 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 41,283 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 XHX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE55 XHX registered?

YE55 XHX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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