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YG55 VOJ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,671 mi
Last recorded98,671 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 VOJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 98,671 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 97,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 97,512 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 95,481 miles

Central Exhaust heatshield slightly loose

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Unable to inspect various underside components due to plastic undershields

Pass 4 Jun 2019 91,553 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 91,552 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 85,663 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 79,903 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting and slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting and slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 74,313 miles

all tyres tread low ;and cracks in tread pattern ;advise replacement a/s/a/p

Pass 14 Jul 2015 69,452 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 64,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2013 58,662 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 50,921 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 44,377 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 33,062 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 26,999 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 21,652 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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YG55 VOJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VOJ, 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 VOJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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