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YF55 ELJ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,333 mi
Last recorded56,333 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 56,333 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 56,035 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 55,586 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 55,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

clutch release bearing noisey

Pass 7 Feb 2019 54,667 miles

light surface corrosion on rear brake discs

nearside front tyre wearing

Pass 9 Feb 2018 54,279 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 51,076 miles

rattling noise from gearbox area

Pass 11 Feb 2016 47,141 miles

rear tyres at 3mm tread depth

Pass 11 Feb 2015 43,990 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on

Pass 11 Feb 2014 39,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 35,579 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 35,579 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 30,967 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 30,967 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 26,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 22,323 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 14,850 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 14,505 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ELJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 ELJ, 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 ELJ registered?

YF55 ELJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is YF55 ELJ safe to buy?

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