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YF55 BNA

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,014 mi
Last recorded118,014 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 118,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 104,647 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 104,250 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 94,268 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 81,336 miles

offside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm/ nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm

Pass 26 May 2016 68,817 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 58,096 miles

both front tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge starting to wear

offside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm and inner edge worn low

Pass 14 Jun 2014 48,227 miles

offside rear suspension coil spring rusty

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge starting to wear

Pass 2 Jul 2013 36,867 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 36,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 33,544 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 28,897 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 22,463 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 19,789 miles

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 18 Nov 2008 14,443 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 BNA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BNA, 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 BNA registered?

YF55 BNA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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The MOT history for YF55 BNA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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