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YF55 XTN

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,556 mi
Last recorded127,556 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 XTN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 127,556 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 123,010 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 123,010 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 117,346 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 117,272 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 110,884 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 104,489 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 96,001 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f suspension has signs of impact damage

Fail 23 Sep 2013 96,001 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f suspension has signs of impact damage

Pass 14 Sep 2012 88,563 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2011 81,728 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 69,872 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 63,562 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 49,380 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 XTN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XTN, 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 XTN registered?

YF55 XTN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is YF55 XTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF55 XTN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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