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YS55 CKJ

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,451 mi
Last recorded129,451 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 CKJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 129,451 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 125,285 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 120,793 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 114,663 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted alloy wheel rim is slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front corner of front bumper is slightly damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre [repairable] ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads almost ON LIMIT.. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front brake discs are slightly lipped and worn

Fail 16 Nov 2019 114,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in outer sidewall [235/55/r17]103w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted alloy wheel rim is slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front corner of front bumper is slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has nail in tread and is almost touching wear bar limit of 1.6mm at 1.69mm ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre [repairable] ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads almost ON LIMIT.. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front brake discs are slightly lipped and worn

Pass 29 Nov 2018 106,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 106,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 99,244 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 99,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 93,254 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)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 28 Nov 2016 93,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 86,097 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 77,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2014 77,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2013 69,241 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 69,241 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 57,653 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 47,884 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 39,872 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 29,370 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 29,360 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 27,415 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 CKJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CKJ, 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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YS55 CKJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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