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YF55 YGA

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,132 mi
Last recorded156,132 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 YGA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 156,132 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 156,132 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 143,478 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Dec 2020 132,771 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 123,680 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 111,312 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 111,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 98,902 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 93,235 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face and offside front inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 90,713 miles

All tyres showing signs of age cracking

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

Object in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2014 86,466 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 82,426 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 79,607 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 72,342 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 66,538 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 58,932 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 58,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 48,980 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 YGA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YGA, 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 YGA registered?

YF55 YGA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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