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YK55 JZG

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,872 mi
Last recorded152,872 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 JZG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 152,872 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 143,262 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 143,262 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 137,090 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 125,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

TPMS light on

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear coil springs

engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2017 113,309 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 99,672 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 83,161 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 67,317 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 54,040 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)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 19 Dec 2012 53,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Dec 2011 50,318 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 43,120 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 43,120 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 36,200 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 26,809 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 26,803 miles

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

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

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 JZG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YK55 JZG, 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 JZG registered?

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

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The MOT history for YK55 JZG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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