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YC55 WBM

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,048 mi
Last recorded42,048 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 WBM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 42,048 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 38,290 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 35,220 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corroded under body

Pass 7 Sep 2022 32,505 miles

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

corroded under body

Pass 14 Apr 2020 31,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 29,099 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 27,453 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 25,671 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 23,394 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 21,590 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 18,876 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 19 Oct 2012 16,743 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 14,450 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 12,227 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 12,227 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 10,299 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 7,880 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 7,880 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 WBM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WBM, 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 YC55 WBM registered?

YC55 WBM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is YC55 WBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC55 WBM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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