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YF55 YWP

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,416 mi
Last recorded134,416 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 134,416 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 123,696 miles

Minor chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2017 112,451 miles

Minor chips in screen

Nearside Front Tyre low/wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 112,451 miles

Minor chips in screen

Nearside Front Tyre low/wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2016 102,260 miles

Minor chips in screen

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

Various covers and under trays restricting views

Fail 25 May 2016 102,260 miles

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

Minor chips in screen

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

Various covers and under trays restricting views

Pass 21 Apr 2015 88,393 miles

Chips in screen

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Apr 2015 88,393 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Chips in screen

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2014 81,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre - 3mm.

nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall.

no visual or metered emissions detected.

rear tyres - 3mm.

wiper blades smearing slightly.

Pass 30 Dec 2013 69,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise from poly-vee belt/pulley? recommend assess.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 52,970 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs wearing.

handbrake high.

no visual or metered emissions detected.

offside front tyre - 3mm.

rear doors not opening from inside controls,child locks on.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 37,972 miles

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 33,684 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 26,330 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 26,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 18,722 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 18,289 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge but still within legal limit

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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

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YF55 YWP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YWP, 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 YWP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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