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YG55 VBP

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,520 mi
Last recorded140,520 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 VBP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 140,520 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front corrosion around wheel arch

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 134,522 miles

Nearside Front corrision at top left of wheel arch but not within 30cm of mounting

Pass 6 Aug 2021 126,149 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 113,586 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 102,394 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 93,341 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 93,337 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 88,355 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 80,593 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 72,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage on offside of vehicle

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 72,947 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage on offside of vehicle

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 68,060 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 62,160 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2013 62,160 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 54,719 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 47,876 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)

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,134 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,449 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads approching wear indicator

Fail 25 Aug 2009 31,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads approching wear indicator

Pass 19 Sep 2008 24,930 miles

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)

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

all 4 tyres starting to perish

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 VBP 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 YG55 VBP, 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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YG55 VBP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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