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YF55 XPC

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

180,586 mi
Last recorded180,586 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 XPC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 180,586 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 180,586 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 149,650 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 108,380 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 108,380 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 69,646 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2014 69,632 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 67,079 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 67,079 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2011 59,623 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 59,587 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 45,831 miles

n/s/f tyre wering outer edges

Fail 15 Nov 2010 45,831 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wering outer edges

Pass 9 Dec 2009 34,050 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 32,112 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 32,109 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear 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)

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 XPC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 XPC, 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 XPC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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