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YD55 UVY

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,787 mi
Last recorded72,787 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 UVY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 72,787 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded-

Pass 25 Feb 2025 63,866 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 63,865 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 56,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 56,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 53,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 53,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 51,531 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 50,385 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 49,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 47,601 miles

Advise undertray fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2018 47,597 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Bush - Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advise undertray fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2017 44,906 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 41,073 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 36,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 33,469 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 33,437 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 31,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 26,859 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 23,645 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)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 23,645 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 21,567 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 19,497 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 16,016 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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YD55 UVY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YD55 UVY, 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 YD55 UVY registered?

YD55 UVY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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