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YB54 TNL

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

120,195 mi
Last recorded120,195 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 TNL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 120,195 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 120,195 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 112,882 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 105,775 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 94,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 88,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 83,565 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 75,746 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 67,942 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 60,080 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 May 2017 55,839 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 50,622 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 47,356 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 43,291 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 37,764 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 32,038 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 25,647 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 20,265 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 16,494 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 12,489 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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YB54 TNL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YB54 TNL, 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 YB54 TNL registered?

YB54 TNL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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