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YC55 VHF

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,494 mi
Last recorded150,494 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 VHF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 150,494 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 142,353 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 139,046 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 135,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 132,460 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 132,333 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 128,704 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 124,119 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 124,074 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 116,751 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 109,381 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 100,232 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 100,228 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp effecting front indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 92,501 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 86,723 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 79,753 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 70,251 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 59,071 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 47,367 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 47,367 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 32,044 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 VHF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VHF, 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 VHF registered?

YC55 VHF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 6 November 2005.

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The MOT history for YC55 VHF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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