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YH55 RYK

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

221,791 mi
Last recorded221,791 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 RYK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 221,791 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 221,791 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 203,968 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 181,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 162,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 148,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 130,192 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 100,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Approaching legal limit

Fail 5 Oct 2017 100,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Approaching legal limit

Pass 1 Dec 2016 89,556 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 86,786 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outeredge

Pass 2 Mar 2015 81,190 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 77,167 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 70,857 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 63,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2011 55,994 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 44,356 miles

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

bonnet catch slight stiff

both rear tyres wearing low inner edges also o.s.r has slight cut outer sidewall

handbrake travel high

n.s.f tyre several cuts tread area

Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,163 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 RYK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YH55 RYK, 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 RYK registered?

YH55 RYK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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