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YE55 XGM

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,847 mi
Last recorded110,847 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 XGM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 110,847 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 102,277 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 92,957 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 30 Nov 2021 82,913 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 30 Oct 2020 72,792 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 70,937 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 69,595 miles

rear inner tyres out of shape. near side rear brake worn. water leak. near side front brake pads.

Fail 1 May 2018 69,595 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear inner tyres out of shape. near side rear brake worn. water leak. near side front brake pads.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 67,504 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 63,886 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 62,787 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 62,780 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 61,682 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 60,139 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,149 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 16 Nov 2010 47,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 36,660 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 36,660 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 29,447 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 XGM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XGM, 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 XGM registered?

YE55 XGM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is YE55 XGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE55 XGM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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