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DY55 NYA

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,321 mi
Last recorded159,321 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 NYA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 159,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 159,316 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 156,644 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Front suspension components corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 156,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 142,620 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion underside inc to suspension

Pass 11 Mar 2019 134,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 125,615 miles

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

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

zero emissions detected

Fail 19 Oct 2017 125,609 miles

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

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

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

zero emissions detected

Pass 23 Aug 2017 124,889 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 114,517 miles

Emissions to low to read

Fail 22 Aug 2016 114,517 miles

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

Emissions to low to read

Pass 30 Jul 2015 104,050 miles

Emissions to low to read

Fail 29 Jul 2015 104,047 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Emissions to low to read

Pass 1 Aug 2014 94,206 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 94,206 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 82,970 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 73,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Oct 2011 59,202 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 43,870 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 32,320 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 25,236 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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DY55 NYA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DY55 NYA, 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 DY55 NYA registered?

DY55 NYA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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