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YF55 ZYS

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,706 mi
Last recorded139,706 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 139,706 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 139,705 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light illuminated

various warning lights illuminated

Pass 22 Feb 2021 135,415 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 135,385 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 135,359 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 130,218 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 130,218 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 121,406 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 121,406 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 112,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 102,980 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 89,988 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 79,846 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 71,978 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 64,904 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 57,586 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 49,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2010 36,327 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 36,314 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Dec 2008 29,058 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 ZYS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZYS, 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 ZYS registered?

YF55 ZYS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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