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YE55 XKV

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,490 mi
Last recorded107,490 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 XKV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 107,490 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 107,490 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 104,443 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 97,352 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 97,352 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 83,957 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 76,906 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 70,668 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 70,668 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

both rear tyres out of shape on iner edge

both rear tyres wearing on iner edges

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Jun 2012 63,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions carried out, but to low for a print out reading

Pass 5 May 2011 53,794 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 44,911 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 26,718 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 21,537 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 XKV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XKV, 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 XKV registered?

YE55 XKV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is YE55 XKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE55 XKV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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