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YF55 AWA

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

144,608 mi
Last recorded144,608 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 AWA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 144,608 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all running gear slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 143,158 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 136,492 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 132,047 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 128,039 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 128,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked inside

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

heatshield insecure

Fail 25 Feb 2019 128,024 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked inside

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

heatshield insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2018 119,752 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Suspension bump stop is deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop is deteriorated

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop is deteriorated

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 109,617 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 18 Feb 2016 103,974 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine warning light on

Fail 17 Feb 2015 96,704 miles

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

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

oil on min leavel

Pass 17 Feb 2015 96,704 miles

oil on min leavel

Pass 20 Feb 2014 85,147 miles

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)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 75,454 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 69,147 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 63,649 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 63,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 51,340 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 45,012 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YF55 AWA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YF55 AWA, 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 YF55 AWA registered?

YF55 AWA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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