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YH55 XFL

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

150,323 mi
Last recorded150,323 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 150,323 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres are close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 137,631 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 137,604 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 127,389 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 114,893 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 104,017 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear brake disc worn

offside rear cv boot split

Pass 16 Jun 2015 93,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 84,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers prevent full inspection of outer sills

Pass 26 Jun 2013 71,875 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 71,875 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 May 2012 63,844 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 48,092 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 41,572 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside and outside edges

nail in n/s/r tyre and worn on inside edge

o/s/r tyre low on tread 2.0mm

small chip in windscreen

Fail 25 Jan 2010 41,475 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside and outside edges

nail in n/s/r tyre and worn on inside edge

o/s/r tyre low on tread 2.0mm

small chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Jan 2009 33,907 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 25,049 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XFL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XFL, 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 XFL registered?

YH55 XFL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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