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YH55 VVW

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,970 mi
Last recorded111,970 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 VVW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 111,970 miles

Service due light on dash

Pass 25 Sep 2017 108,455 miles

Engine Oil slight leak

Under trays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2017 108,455 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Engine Oil slight leak

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 104,816 miles

Bonnet covers fitted

Offside front wiper leaving streaks

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2015 101,426 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 96,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2013 89,229 miles

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

n/s wiper blade splitting

Pass 1 Oct 2012 84,176 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 73,766 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 73,547 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 60,253 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 48,228 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 35,630 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 35,630 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated

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

Wipers smearing

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 VVW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH55 VVW registered?

YH55 VVW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YH55 VVW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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