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YB55 AFA

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

151,345 mi
Last recorded151,345 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 AFA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 151,345 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 151,343 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 142,861 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 142,855 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 138,505 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2022 132,679 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 122,681 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 116,683 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 110,284 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 100,405 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 100,397 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple. (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 92,543 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 92,538 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 84,812 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 75,574 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 67,344 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 58,455 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 12 Jul 2012 49,022 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 37,818 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 27,937 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 25,533 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Feb 2009 21,373 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 14,667 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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YB55 AFA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 3,000cc 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 YB55 AFA, 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 YB55 AFA registered?

YB55 AFA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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