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YE55 XWZ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,976 mi
Last recorded102,976 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 102,976 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged And worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged And perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 99,566 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 97,338 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged osf and nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet stiff to open

Fail 15 Feb 2024 97,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged osf and nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet stiff to open

Pass 21 Feb 2023 95,130 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 93,203 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 91,089 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 91,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 88,341 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 83,780 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 83,780 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 75,728 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 75,728 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 68,739 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 62,046 miles

Auto trans slight leak

Nearside Front Outer Tyre sidewall slight damage

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer Tyre sidewall slight damage

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 58,092 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Offside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Pass 4 Dec 2013 53,823 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 51,749 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front outter sidewall damage

offside front outter sidewall damage

Pass 23 Nov 2011 46,724 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 40,786 miles

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

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

advise front(both sides)brake discs slightly worn

Fail 2 Dec 2010 40,769 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

advise front(both sides)brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Dec 2009 34,417 miles

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 33,674 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 21,217 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)

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 XWZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XWZ, 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 XWZ registered?

YE55 XWZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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