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YG55 LBN

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,841 mi
Last recorded105,841 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 LBN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 105,841 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 104,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY PERISHED / CRACKED CORDS NOT VISIBLE YET (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM AND HEAVILY PERISHED / CRACKED CORDS NOT VISIBLE YET (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY PERISHED / CRACKED CORDS NOT VISIBLE YET (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 104,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced ALTHOUGH WORKING NO PATTERN AND REDUCED OUTPUT (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY PERISHED / CRACKED CORDS NOT VISIBLE YET (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM AND HEAVILY PERISHED / CRACKED CORDS NOT VISIBLE YET (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY PERISHED / CRACKED CORDS NOT VISIBLE YET (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 95,906 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 87,027 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 78,339 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 78,339 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 67,529 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 62,980 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 55,108 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 47,667 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

brake fluid level is below maximum

engine oil level is low

Fail 2 Aug 2011 47,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

brake fluid level is below maximum

engine oil level is low

Pass 1 Sep 2010 39,567 miles

chip in the windscreen

n/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge & cracking

o/s/f tyre is BADLY worn on the outer edge & cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2009 30,585 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 21,255 miles

n/s/r tyre is cracking & deep cuts in the tread

o/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge & cracking

o/s/r tyre is cracking

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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YG55 LBN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YG55 LBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG55 LBN registered?

YG55 LBN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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