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YH55 XGB

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

188,923 mi
Last recorded188,923 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 188,923 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 175,084 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 172,050 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 171,798 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 171,099 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 171,099 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 169,865 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 169,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R tyre on 3mm

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

metal in O/S/R tyre,tread on 3mm

Pass 16 Apr 2015 169,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R tyre on 3mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

metal in O/S/R tyre,tread on 3mm

Pass 17 Jan 2014 142,310 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 119,325 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 14 Jan 2012 96,646 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 72,036 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 71,595 miles

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

wiperblades smearing

Pass 19 Jan 2010 47,590 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 47,551 miles

front brake discs slight corrosion

n/sr tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre worn on edges and gettin low

Pass 24 Sep 2008 35,341 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 35,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 22,441 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 XGB is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XGB, 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 XGB registered?

YH55 XGB is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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