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YM55 UMX

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

118,326 mi
Last recorded118,326 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 UMX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 118,326 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 114,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 109,995 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 105,818 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 101,741 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 101,741 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 96,312 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 96,312 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2018 93,584 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 92,512 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

windscreen needs leavs and bird dropings cleaning off screen

Pass 27 Sep 2016 87,400 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 78,405 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 74,393 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 69,501 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 63,187 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 58,158 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 54,175 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 54,175 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 49,786 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 45,669 miles

nearside + offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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YM55 UMX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YM55 UMX, 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 YM55 UMX registered?

YM55 UMX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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