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HN55 YDG

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,688 mi
Last recorded135,688 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 YDG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 135,688 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 131,800 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 129,386 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 129,346 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 126,594 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 123,583 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 121,094 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 117,751 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 113,852 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 109,467 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 109,467 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 102,537 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 102,537 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 95,570 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)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 95,567 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 88,101 miles

2 rear child seats

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 79,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 71,923 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 63,838 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 55,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 47,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 35,286 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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HN55 YDG 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 81.8%.

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 HN55 YDG, 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 HN55 YDG registered?

HN55 YDG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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