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YH55 XMK

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,629 mi
Last recorded136,629 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 XMK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 136,629 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 136,629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 124,676 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 124,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 117,149 miles

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

handbrake performance just passes

Fail 18 Jan 2021 117,144 miles

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

handbrake performance just passes

Pass 15 Jan 2020 109,912 miles

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

handbrake performance just passes

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 14 Jan 2020 109,912 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

handbrake performance just passes

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 2 Jan 2019 95,972 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 91,901 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs rusty but solid enough, will need changing when pads are required (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 91,896 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs rusty but solid enough, will need changing when pads are required (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 86,400 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 86,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 76,437 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 59,902 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 42,032 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 31,521 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 26,088 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 22,001 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 17,580 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 13,949 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 11,361 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 XMK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XMK, 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 XMK registered?

YH55 XMK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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