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YE55 XNZ

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,772 mi
Last recorded142,772 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 XNZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 142,772 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate broke

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 142,392 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pad/Calliper retaining device missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet struts failed. (Poor under bonnet inspection)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 135,293 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAKING FROM ENGINE BUT NOT EXCESSIVE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 135,290 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAKING FROM ENGINE BUT NOT EXCESSIVE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 121,107 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 112,439 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 106,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 99,610 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 93,803 miles

Nearside Rear close to limits

Pass 16 Dec 2017 81,453 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 67,901 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 30 Dec 2015 58,787 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 53,173 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 53,173 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 41,167 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 38,777 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 35,209 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 32,169 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 27,586 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 24,108 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 19,061 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 XNZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XNZ, 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 XNZ registered?

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

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