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YF55 XJY

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,489 mi
Last recorded159,489 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 159,489 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 159,488 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 151,456 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 141,353 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Nov 2013 131,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 124,511 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 124,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 114,742 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 114,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

EML Light on.

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 101,948 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 83,906 miles

FRONT PADS LOW OFFSIDE FRONT SPRING NOT SEATED CORRECTLY HAND BRAKE TRAVEL LONG

Pass 23 Dec 2008 69,248 miles

both side rear shocker bump stops perished.

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 XJY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XJY, 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 XJY registered?

YF55 XJY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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