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YF55 XZC

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,331 mi
Last recorded123,331 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 XZC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 123,331 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 122,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2016 117,193 miles

nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 May 2015 106,521 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 92,040 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 72,375 miles

rear tyres worn to limit

Fail 9 May 2013 72,375 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres down to tread limit and bald on edges

nearside rear tyre down to tread limit and wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2012 54,519 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 50,112 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 50,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 37,352 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 24,631 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 18,842 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 18,842 miles

Nearside Front 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 XZC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XZC, 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 XZC registered?

YF55 XZC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is YF55 XZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF55 XZC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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