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YK55 HVC

2005 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

192,053 mi
Last recorded192,053 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 HVC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 192,053 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 192,050 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 184,818 miles

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Deteriorated / split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays and heat shields adrift under side of vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 184,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Deteriorated / split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays and heat shields adrift under side of vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 176,103 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot split around small retaining clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on edges / Tyre size 255/40R19 100Y (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake level travel high, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Undertrays and heat shields adrift under side of vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer: poor pressure fluid to windscreen

Fail 11 Nov 2021 176,100 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot split around small retaining clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on edges / Tyre size 255/40R19 100Y (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake level travel high, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Undertrays and heat shields adrift under side of vehicle

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer: poor pressure fluid to windscreen

Pass 14 Nov 2020 166,216 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Undertrays and heat shields damaged and adrift

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 166,211 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre size 255/40R19 100W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Undertrays and heat shields damaged and adrift

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 158,627 miles

Air Bag Light on.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 158,627 miles

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

Air Bag Light on.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS lamp on.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 149,133 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 149,133 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 141,505 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 131,237 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 119,544 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 119,544 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 110,357 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 110,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 100,195 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 81,038 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 62,057 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 47,551 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 34,545 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 34,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 25,230 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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YK55 HVC is a 2005 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YK55 HVC, 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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YK55 HVC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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