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YC55 VFB

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

98,977 mi
Last recorded98,977 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 VFB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 98,977 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 94,111 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 87,552 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 79,793 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Nearside Catch Defective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 79,793 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Nearside Catch Defective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 68,585 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 58,425 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 56,779 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 56,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 54,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine undertray wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low, reset to zero, no further fault found

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 3 Oct 2018 50,021 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre near outer shoulder

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 26 Sep 2017 47,631 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed near bottom of belt (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 19 Sep 2016 46,038 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 42,051 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 36,979 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 30,606 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 25,818 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 23,006 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 21,006 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 18,118 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 14,787 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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YC55 VFB is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YC55 VFB, 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 YC55 VFB registered?

YC55 VFB is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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The MOT history for YC55 VFB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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