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YS55 NZT

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,813 mi
Last recorded159,813 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 159,813 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 147,713 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 135,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 127,785 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2017 121,786 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 117,121 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 117,114 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 109,598 miles

front brakes wearing low

o/s inner tail light not working

oil leak

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 109,597 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both front (1.7.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

front brakes wearing low

o/s inner tail light not working

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 98,117 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 85,680 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 17 Dec 2013 85,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Dec 2012 74,314 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 74,301 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 60,356 miles

all tyres wearing low

Fail 7 Nov 2011 60,351 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

all tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Nov 2010 44,527 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 42,999 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 42,999 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

sidewall damage to o/s/fr,n/s/fr and n/s/rear tyres

Pass 24 Jan 2009 31,933 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 NZT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NZT, 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 NZT registered?

YS55 NZT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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