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YF55 UTY

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

179,876 mi
Last recorded179,876 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 179,876 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 174,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 172,919 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 172,507 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 169,071 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 Sep 2020 168,959 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 161,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 161,392 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 154,980 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 149,158 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 142,660 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 136,228 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 136,228 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 128,732 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 123,123 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 117,724 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

oil level low

Fail 27 Feb 2013 117,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil level low

Pass 29 Feb 2012 101,760 miles

slight play in nearside front suspension leg

slight play in offside front suspension leg

Pass 9 Feb 2011 90,281 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 73,238 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 51,814 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 29,437 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 UTY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UTY, 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 UTY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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