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WG55 YFW

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

152,179 mi
Last recorded152,179 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 YFW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 152,179 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Cover missing

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Aug 2026 152,178 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Cover missing

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Aug 2025 146,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Cover missing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Aug 2025 146,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Cover missing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jul 2024 139,518 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Cover missing

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Aug 2023 133,722 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 133,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink plus dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 129,098 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 128,888 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 121,349 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 115,415 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 110,236 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 104,475 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 98,764 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 91,169 miles

plastic under trays fitted

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 17 Nov 2016 91,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

plastic under trays fitted

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 19 Nov 2015 85,428 miles

adv osr tyre minor cut to sidewall

Pass 11 Oct 2014 80,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

adv front tyres fethering

Pass 14 Oct 2013 76,319 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 69,558 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 64,499 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 58,709 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 45,707 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 35,332 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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WG55 YFW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 WG55 YFW, 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 WG55 YFW registered?

WG55 YFW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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