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YH55 XLR

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,695 mi
Last recorded122,695 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 XLR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 122,695 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 122,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 113,875 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 102,991 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 97,436 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 92,029 miles

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 14 Oct 2013 86,465 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 86,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 79,971 miles

1. Plastic sill covers fitted

1. Rattle from engine bay

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2012 79,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1. Plastic sill covers fitted

1. Rattle from engine bay

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 67,027 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 53,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Oct 2010 53,175 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2009 44,459 miles

front pads getting low

o/s/f tyre has chunk out of sidewall

rear pads getting low

Fail 17 Oct 2009 44,106 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

off side front tyre small cut on outer wall

Pass 2 Oct 2008 31,346 miles

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

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 XLR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XLR, 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 XLR registered?

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

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