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YH55 SNF

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,468 mi
Last recorded165,468 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 165,468 miles

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

Rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 165,468 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 165,443 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top of screen shattered (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 150,074 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leaks

Pass 27 Apr 2018 134,221 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 118,587 miles

Handbrake effort close to min req of 16%. Your vehicle. 17%

Pass 1 Feb 2016 110,924 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 110,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 102,227 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 90,686 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 76,919 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 64,536 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 51,275 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 40,051 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 39,774 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 31,700 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 SNF 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 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 SNF, 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 SNF registered?

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

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