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YH55 SVN

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,236 mi
Last recorded137,236 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 SVN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 137,236 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 124,072 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 118,610 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 118,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 115,282 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 115,278 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 111,463 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 107,311 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 101,667 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 93,176 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 85,216 miles

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

slight damage to the outer sidewall of the nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2012 83,702 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 83,702 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 72,025 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 72,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 63,722 miles

Engine management light on

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 63,722 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 19 Nov 2009 49,645 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 36,186 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 36,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 SVN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SVN, 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 SVN registered?

YH55 SVN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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