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YE55 XZH

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,677 mi
Last recorded85,677 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 XZH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 85,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

stone chips in windscreen outside zone a

Fail 10 Oct 2017 85,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

stone chips in windscreen outside zone a

Pass 20 Jun 2016 78,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside HEAD LIGHT HAS POOR PATTERN

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 MM (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 67,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 51,572 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 36,547 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undetected peak at exhaust emmissions

Fail 3 Apr 2013 36,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undetected peak at exhaust emmissions

Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,752 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 32,752 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 28,848 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 25,665 miles

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

several small chips accross windscreen.

Fail 30 Mar 2010 25,665 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

several small chips accross windscreen.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 19,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 19,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 XZH is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XZH, 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 XZH registered?

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

Is YE55 XZH safe to buy?

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