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PN55 YGJ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

163,960 mi
Last recorded163,960 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 YGJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 163,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 157,089 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive intercooler pipe wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 157,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive intercooler pipe wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 151,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 50 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 146,780 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 142,387 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 142,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2020 135,376 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 124,782 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 115,606 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 103,758 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 94,199 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 83,133 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 83,133 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 72,268 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 60,486 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 48,944 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 43,673 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 35,473 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 35,473 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 30,132 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 30,132 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 24,482 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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PN55 YGJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PN55 YGJ, 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 PN55 YGJ registered?

PN55 YGJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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