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YS55 AEG

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,612 mi
Last recorded104,612 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 AEG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 104,612 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively shaft rear u j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

advise front and rear drive shafts rusty

advise front and rear suspention rusty

Fail 9 Jun 2022 104,609 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively shaft rear u j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

advise front and rear drive shafts rusty

advise front and rear suspention rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2021 101,478 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 101,478 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 96,886 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 91,999 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 86,838 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 82,211 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 77,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 71,601 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 66,428 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 60,989 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 54,799 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 54,799 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 49,780 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 49,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 42,806 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 42,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 34,645 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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YS55 AEG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YS55 AEG, 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 YS55 AEG registered?

YS55 AEG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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