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YF55 XTD

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,979 mi
Last recorded116,979 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 XTD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 116,979 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 116,979 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 116,527 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2021 108,306 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 108,303 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 103,893 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 103,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 100,532 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 95,117 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 85,375 miles

Oil leak rocker cover ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 85,366 miles

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

Oil leak rocker cover ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 81,501 miles

rear bumper broken

Pass 12 Feb 2015 75,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 63,683 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 63,683 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 48,579 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 14 Mar 2012 48,579 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre worn on outside edge

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 39,271 miles

budget tyres on rear

front tyres different pattern(budget on osf)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 35,944 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 26,467 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 24,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 XTD is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF55 XTD registered?

YF55 XTD is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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