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YE55 XUX

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

153,317 mi
Last recorded153,317 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 XUX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 153,317 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 152,399 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 140,222 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 124,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 117,652 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 110,165 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 99,633 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 90,826 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 84,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 84,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 75,606 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 66,008 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 54,455 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 44,982 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 39,050 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 30,399 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XUX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 XUX, 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 XUX registered?

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

Is YE55 XUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE55 XUX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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