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YH55 TGJ

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,233 mi
Last recorded67,233 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 TGJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 67,233 miles

Nearside Front small cuts in sidewall

oil over engine under sheld

Pass 13 Oct 2022 65,821 miles

4x4 warning lamp on

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 65,821 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

4x4 warning lamp on

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 62,047 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 58,918 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 58,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 55,808 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 54,358 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 50,433 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 48,254 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 45,462 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 42,037 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 42,037 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 38,118 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 38,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 31,801 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 31,797 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 28,322 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 28,320 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 24,289 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 19,584 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 TGJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TGJ, 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 TGJ registered?

YH55 TGJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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