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YK55 HYG

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,992 mi
Last recorded155,992 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 HYG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 155,992 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 155,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 145,350 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 130,045 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 113,371 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 108,725 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 103,461 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 103,461 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 100,285 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 95,068 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 88,280 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 82,228 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2012 82,228 miles

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

all 4 brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2011 79,176 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 79,157 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 70,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 70,062 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 56,781 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 15 Oct 2009 56,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2008 41,632 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 41,632 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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YK55 HYG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK55 HYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK55 HYG registered?

YK55 HYG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YK55 HYG shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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