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HG55 YWP

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

130,713 mi
Last recorded130,713 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 YWP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 130,713 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 122,208 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 122,184 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 119,053 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 113,052 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2022 113,043 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 109,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 103,161 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 93,441 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 93,312 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 84,063 miles

advise near side front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2017 75,300 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 71,111 miles

rear pAds low engine oil leak

slight movement lower arm bushes

Fail 20 Dec 2016

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear pAds low engine oil leak

slight movement lower arm bushes

Pass 22 Dec 2015 59,563 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 46,671 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 39,191 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 35,534 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 31,919 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 25,654 miles

offside and nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 7 Jun 2010 25,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside and nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 May 2009 20,210 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly damaged

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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HG55 YWP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HG55 YWP, 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 HG55 YWP registered?

HG55 YWP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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