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YE55 WYK

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

182,164 mi
Last recorded182,164 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 182,164 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 172,280 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 165,027 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 157,800 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 151,823 miles

sill covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2020 151,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

sill covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2019 146,548 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 137,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 28 May 2017 132,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres on limit

Pass 1 Dec 2015 123,004 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 111,785 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 105,202 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 97,999 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 90,257 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 74,040 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 52,610 miles

travel on handbrake lever

trims fitted to outer sills

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Fail 8 Jul 2009 52,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

travel on handbrake lever

trims fitted to outer sills

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,094 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 WYK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black 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 YE55 WYK, 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 YE55 WYK registered?

YE55 WYK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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