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YH55 SFK

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,980 mi
Last recorded77,980 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 SFK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 77,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2015 97,723 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 58,646 miles

head light lens has slight damage ns

Pass 14 Oct 2011 51,452 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 51,441 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 40,159 miles

both front tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 3 Sep 2009 33,648 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 27,356 miles

n/s/r tyre has small cut on sidewall

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 SFK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SFK, 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 YH55 SFK registered?

YH55 SFK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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