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YY55 BXJ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

192,132 mi
Last recorded192,132 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 BXJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 192,132 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 188,798 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 189,723 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 174,742 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 168,553 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 164,779 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 158,092 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 151,422 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 140,523 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 125,702 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 125,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 108,155 miles

offside rear tyre has slight wear on inner edges.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 107,104 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 107,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 87,952 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 63,458 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 63,339 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

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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YY55 BXJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YY55 BXJ, 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 YY55 BXJ registered?

YY55 BXJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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