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YF55 CZH

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,364 mi
Last recorded125,364 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 CZH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 125,364 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 125,361 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 113,317 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 113,317 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2021 107,576 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 101,147 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 90,193 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 90,192 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible CRACK OBSCURING LETTER D (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 81,354 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread HAS A CRACK ON BOTTOM OF LETTER D (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 81,354 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread HAS A CRACK ON BOTTOM OF LETTER D (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 72,186 miles

Rear shock absorbers weak both sides

Fail 6 Mar 2017 72,185 miles

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

Rear shock absorbers weak both sides

Pass 11 Jan 2016 61,901 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 58,202 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 58,128 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 53,294 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 48,625 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 44,166 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 Front 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 20 Jan 2011 39,328 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 34,687 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 30,394 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 29,021 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 CZH is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF55 CZH registered?

YF55 CZH is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is YF55 CZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF55 CZH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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