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YF55 YBJ

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,513 mi
Last recorded33,513 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 YBJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2010 33,513 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 25,380 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 17,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 17,478 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 YBJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YBJ, 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 YBJ registered?

YF55 YBJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is YF55 YBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF55 YBJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF55 YBJ have outstanding finance?

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