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YH55 SLZ

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,058 mi
Last recorded142,058 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 SLZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 142,058 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 142,011 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to diff (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components bent (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2022 136,928 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 133,045 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 129,058 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 129,058 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 124,089 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 118,426 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 118,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 111,861 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 111,861 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 102,413 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 21 Nov 2015 94,496 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 80,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2014 80,302 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2013 69,520 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders almost exposing cords and nearside front worn on outer shoulder as well. 225/45 x 18 v rated

Pass 20 Nov 2012 60,243 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 54,405 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 46,448 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 46,444 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2010 46,432 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 37,095 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 37,095 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 27,706 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 SLZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SLZ, 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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YH55 SLZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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