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YF55 YHG

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,154 mi
Last recorded160,154 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 160,154 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

oil misting around back of engine

sill covers fitted

stone chip in front screen

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2019 160,154 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

oil misting around back of engine

sill covers fitted

stone chip in front screen

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2018 141,402 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear most suspension arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 132,470 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 121,735 miles

Eml light on

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 121,329 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 110,918 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front tyres worn on edges,close to legal limit

Fail 20 Nov 2014 110,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front tyres worn on edges,close to legal limit

Pass 11 Dec 2013 100,147 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 87,726 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 76,007 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 64,099 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 51,995 miles

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 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 1 Dec 2008 35,644 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 YHG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YHG, 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 YHG registered?

YF55 YHG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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