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YF55 BHW

2005 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,211 mi
Last recorded104,211 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 BHW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 104,211 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2019 104,211 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2018 97,156 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 97,156 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 88,223 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 88,223 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 79,664 miles

emissions no peak detected.

engine cover

under tray fitted.

x2 child seats fitted.

Fail 18 Feb 2016 79,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

x2 child seats fitted.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

brake pad light on

emissions no peak detected.

engine cover

under tray fitted.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 71,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f lower front suspension arm bush deteriorated and has slight movement but not to excess at present

o/s/f lower front suspension arm bush deteriorated and has slight movement but not to excess at present

o/s/f tyre tread wearing low 3mm

Pass 28 Feb 2014 61,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 52,541 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 44,409 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 38,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2009 28,960 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 25,921 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 11,652 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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YF55 BHW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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