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YT55 VGX

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,732 mi
Last recorded156,732 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 VGX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 156,732 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 3 Jun 2020 147,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2020 147,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 133,581 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 133,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 125,442 miles

Both Rear Shock Gaiter Foams Deteriorated

Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Fail 11 Apr 2018 125,442 miles

Both Rear Shock Gaiter Foams Deteriorated

Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 116,208 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 105,439 miles

cover fitted to rear seat bench not allowing belt inspection

front wiper blades splitting on ends

Pass 22 Apr 2015 94,471 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Apr 2014 84,839 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 71,219 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 54,063 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 38,299 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 35,053 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 30,204 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 30,129 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 23,840 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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YT55 VGX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YT55 VGX, 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 YT55 VGX registered?

YT55 VGX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YT55 VGX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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