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YE55 WYJ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,862 mi
Last recorded100,862 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 WYJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 100,862 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2025 97,751 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 94,938 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 91,172 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 88,395 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside rear and nearside rear

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 88,395 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside rear and nearside rear

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 83,670 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 79,157 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 72,174 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 66,639 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 61,562 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 55,689 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 48,889 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 47,641 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 47,641 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 45,604 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 43,297 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 37,430 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 37,430 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 32,702 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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YE55 WYJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YE55 WYJ, 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 YE55 WYJ registered?

YE55 WYJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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