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YF55 YKZ

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,058 mi
Last recorded101,058 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 YKZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 101,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 97,885 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 97,283 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 97,098 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 91,246 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 79,707 miles

various suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2017 79,670 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating handbrake (3.7.B.3)

various suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 74,028 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 68,505 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 61,464 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 55,100 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 46,992 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 46,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 38,807 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 31,816 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 24,641 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 YKZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YKZ, 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 YKZ registered?

YF55 YKZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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