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YH55 SXZ

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,881 mi
Last recorded201,881 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 201,881 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 201,875 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 200,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper 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 22 Jan 2021 195,080 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 195,080 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 188,893 miles

plastic covers fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 11 Feb 2019 165,811 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 140,691 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 121,816 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 121,801 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 105,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides of car (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides of car (4.1.E.1)

centre undershield requires attention

Pass 10 Feb 2015 88,220 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 20 Sep 2013 69,401 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 62,564 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 53,968 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 53,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 43,930 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,918 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Sep 2009 34,918 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2008 24,882 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 SXZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SXZ, 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 SXZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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