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YF55 YOO

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,686 mi
Last recorded122,686 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 YOO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 122,686 miles

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

advise rear middle seatbelt catch not visible to test

Fail 16 Jan 2020 122,686 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

advise rear middle seatbelt catch not visible to test

Pass 8 Jan 2019 121,343 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2019 121,343 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2018 119,820 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2018 119,820 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2017 116,008 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

o/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 10 Jan 2017 116,008 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers and under trays fitted

o/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2016 110,810 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2016 110,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2015 105,323 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2015 105,323 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 101,236 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 95,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 95,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 83,993 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 83,993 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 61,880 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 44,589 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 32,082 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 YOO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YOO, 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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YF55 YOO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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