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YT55 HBJ

2005 BMW X3

Brown Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,043 mi
Last recorded95,043 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 HBJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 95,043 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 95,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 72,972 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 65,811 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)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 65,811 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 58,156 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 50,629 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 45,127 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 45,036 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 39,818 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 32,165 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 23,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YT55 HBJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Brown with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YT55 HBJ, 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 YT55 HBJ registered?

YT55 HBJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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