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YF55 XRV

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,126 mi
Last recorded132,126 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 132,126 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

wiper linkage assembly worn at nearside

Fail 15 Sep 2022 132,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

wiper linkage assembly worn at nearside

Pass 6 Sep 2021 106,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 106,994 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 90,690 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 90,194 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 83,921 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 80,811 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 77,359 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 72,124 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 57,307 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 52,327 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 48,261 miles

N/S/R tyre cracked between tread blocks.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 43,924 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 39,268 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 31,010 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 26,331 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 26,331 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 19,610 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 XRV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XRV, 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 XRV registered?

YF55 XRV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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