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YH55 RXK

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,594 mi
Last recorded155,594 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 RXK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 155,594 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 149,818 miles

Front registration plate loose

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 149,818 miles

Front registration plate loose

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 139,052 miles

nearside and offside front tyres perishing and worn inner and outer edges

tpms light is on

Fail 14 Sep 2015 139,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

nearside and offside front tyres perishing and worn inner and outer edges

tpms light is on

Fail 11 Sep 2014 126,732 miles

Diesel emmisions too clean to pick up

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 126,732 miles

Diesel emmisions too clean to pick up

Pass 31 Aug 2013 109,822 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 109,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 98,171 miles

Brake lining warning lamp on

Chips to windscreen

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

Gearbox undertray loose

Nearside rear tyre inner side wall slightly damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2011 85,414 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 85,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres quite worn

Towbar fitted

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 70,097 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 52,165 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 46,750 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 41,775 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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YH55 RXK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YH55 RXK, 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 YH55 RXK registered?

YH55 RXK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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