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YF55 ELC

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

159,606 mi
Last recorded159,606 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 159,606 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 159,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 158,547 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 153,081 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 147,326 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 136,234 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 131,991 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 125,022 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 124,985 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 124,617 miles

both rear bump stop buffers worn

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Feb 2016 118,277 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear bump stop buffers damaged/deteriorated

Rear park brake inspection/adjustment advised

Fail 2 Feb 2016 118,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall cut to cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear bump stop buffers damaged/deteriorated

Rear park brake inspection/adjustment advised

Pass 27 Jan 2015 110,208 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center exhaust heat shield loose

n/s rear bump stop broken / damaged

unable to see some testable items due to plasic covers under car

Pass 4 Feb 2014 102,481 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear shock bump stop buffer broken and plastic sleeve insecure

Fail 4 Feb 2014 102,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear shock bump stop buffer broken and plastic sleeve insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2013 95,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2013 95,437 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 86,027 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 72,746 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 60,765 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 60,765 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 51,282 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 51,196 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 ELC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ELC, 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 ELC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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