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YY05 XRM

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,402 mi
Last recorded40,402 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 XRM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 40,402 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 40,402 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 38,740 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 31,978 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 25,964 miles

Offside front inner door handle insecure

Fail 13 Jun 2008 25,855 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside front inner door handle insecure

Brake fluid getting low

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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YY05 XRM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY05 XRM, 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 YY05 XRM registered?

YY05 XRM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is YY05 XRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY05 XRM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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