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VK55 YHS

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,173 mi
Last recorded80,173 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 YHS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 80,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 73,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 65,167 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 65,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 59,653 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 59,507 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device perished

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 59,507 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device perished

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 59,188 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 58,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 58,025 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 56,938 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 56,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 55,720 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 54,353 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 52,745 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 52,744 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 51,033 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 49,127 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 44,434 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear evident

Nearside front tyre has inner tyre wall damage evident (No core or ply evident)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 40,773 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Aug 2010 40,771 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2009 38,024 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 38,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 34,070 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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VK55 YHS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK55 YHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK55 YHS registered?

VK55 YHS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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