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YE55 XUS

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

182,718 mi
Last recorded182,718 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 182,718 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 172,309 miles

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Sep 2023 172,309 miles

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose all (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 171,187 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 165,372 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 159,846 miles

handbrake has slight travel

Fail 7 Nov 2019 159,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

handbrake has slight travel

Pass 15 Nov 2018 155,155 miles

3mm on both rear tyres

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2017 146,969 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 139,922 miles

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

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 30 Sep 2016 139,922 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 2 Dec 2015 130,327 miles

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

Offside Front tyre inside edge worn

Fail 2 Dec 2014 124,548 miles

Front brake disc(s) slightly ridged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 124,548 miles

Front brake disc(s) slightly ridged

Pass 3 Dec 2013 111,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 3 Dec 2013 111,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 97,953 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 82,514 miles

Front brake disc(s) ridged

Front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Dec 2010 67,810 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 53,259 miles

Front brake disc(s) slightly ridged

Front brake pad(s) getting low

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)

Rear brake disc(s) slightly ridged

Rear brake pad(s) getting low

Pass 3 Nov 2008 41,176 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 XUS 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 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XUS, 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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YE55 XUS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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