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YB54 VSP

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

146,096 mi
Last recorded146,096 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 VSP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 146,096 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Feb 2025 143,829 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 140,616 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 140,613 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

A-C Belt has been thrown of the pulleys

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 136,428 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 133,863 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 133,836 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 129,567 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 127,188 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 123,936 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 123,936 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 120,622 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 113,742 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 101,606 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 90,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 75,136 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 75,136 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 63,929 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 58,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2011 54,511 miles

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

slight cracking on all four tyre treads

Fail 8 Apr 2011 54,511 miles

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

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

slight cracking on all four tyre treads

Pass 8 Apr 2010 47,813 miles

handbrake/rear brakes require attention/adjustment,only just passed

Pass 4 Mar 2009 41,208 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 32,427 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 VSP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey 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 YB54 VSP, 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 VSP registered?

YB54 VSP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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