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DY55 VGK

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 VGK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2025

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2024

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2024

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022
Pass 26 Nov 2021

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s[outer edges] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2020
Fail 27 Nov 2020

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s raised edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s raised edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018

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

Front section of exhaust is deteriorated, flexi

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

dashboard lights illuminated, oil pressure and battery warning light

Fail 13 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front section of exhaust is deteriorated, flexi

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

dashboard lights illuminated, oil pressure and battery warning light

Pass 16 Nov 2017 171,382 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 157,025 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 136,988 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 123,372 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/side rear tyre 2.6mm

Pass 25 Sep 2014 123,372 miles

o/side rear tyre 2.6mm

Pass 19 Sep 2013 110,962 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 100,869 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 89,954 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 79,544 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 79,544 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 65,221 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 52,960 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 VGK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VGK, 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 VGK registered?

DY55 VGK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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The MOT history for DY55 VGK shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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