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YF55 YFV

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

144,716 mi
Last recorded144,716 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 YFV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 144,716 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR SUSPENSION BUSHINGS WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 133,240 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))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 122,706 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 113,545 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing has some play

Fail 13 Feb 2020 113,545 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f droplink top cover split also lower ball joint u/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f outer cv boot split/leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f (lower front arm ) inner bush (bangs under brake test ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (3.5 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s/f tyre (inner 3/4 ) tear exposing steel wires (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

low tyre light on

o/s/f wheel bearing has some play

Pass 14 Feb 2019 105,641 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside front tyre perishing

Pass 8 Feb 2018 98,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 92,192 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 85,548 miles

undertrays and engine covers

Pass 26 Jan 2015 79,467 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 74,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 66,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

small cut to inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2012 55,428 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise covers on sills

Pass 2 Feb 2011 47,564 miles

advise covers on sills

Pass 26 Jan 2010 42,009 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 38,981 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 YFV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YFV, 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 YFV registered?

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

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