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YF55 ULX

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

185,277 mi
Last recorded185,277 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 ULX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 185,277 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 182,798 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 180,245 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 175,283 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 166,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 153,675 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

break ligh on

Pass 31 Aug 2016 138,268 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 138,267 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 136,997 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 116,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2014 116,824 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 97,925 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 81,748 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 79,224 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on edge

Pass 26 Aug 2010 71,539 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 70,005 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 60,218 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)

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 ULX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ULX, 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 ULX registered?

YF55 ULX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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