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YE55 XJW

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,714 mi
Last recorded148,714 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 148,714 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 148,714 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 147,043 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components inthe engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2017 140,365 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 129,207 miles

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

Front reg plate cracked

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 116,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 109,089 miles

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 3 Apr 2013 100,145 miles

rear brake pads worn low

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2012 86,952 miles

both rear tyres down to 3mm

Pass 18 Mar 2011 74,136 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 74,120 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 63,987 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 63,433 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 54,442 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 49,484 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 XJW 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 XJW, 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 XJW registered?

YE55 XJW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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