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YS55 AEU

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,027 mi
Last recorded99,027 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 AEU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 99,027 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 95,796 miles

multiple lamps illuminates on dashboard

Fail 11 Mar 2016 95,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

multiple lamps illuminates on dashboard

Fail 2 Aug 2014 88,188 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 88,188 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 79,587 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 66,377 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2011 57,973 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,968 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting down 2/3 worn

rear brake pads getting low 3/4 worn

Pass 8 Apr 2009 40,752 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake pads approx 4.5mm

Pass 22 Apr 2008 34,161 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 AEU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YS55 AEU, 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 YS55 AEU registered?

YS55 AEU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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