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YF55 URO

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,624 mi
Last recorded126,624 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 126,624 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 126,494 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 109,445 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres low on tread (2-2.5mm)

cover sills fitted unable to inspect outer sills

off side front tyre BADLY cut in tread(cords visible when cut opened) and on 25mm limit

Fail 29 Nov 2013 92,774 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

cover sills fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 29 Nov 2013 92,774 miles

cover sills fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 13 Nov 2012 77,446 miles

13 pin euro trailer socket showing a fault when tested but not a fail item at present.

both rear tyres low on tread

cover sills fitted unable to inspect outer sills

rear exhaust silencer rattling

underside partially covered unable to fully inspect systems and structure

Pass 10 Nov 2011 61,611 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 53,609 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 53,609 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 44,135 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 33,005 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 33,005 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 32,968 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 URO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 URO, 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 URO registered?

YF55 URO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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