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YE55 YKW

2005 BMW X3

Silver Gas bi-fuel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

165,635 mi
Last recorded165,635 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 YKW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 165,635 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 160,056 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 155,127 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 152,431 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 152,431 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 149,352 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 147,074 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 139,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 131,893 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 123,036 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 3 Oct 2016 109,693 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2015 99,032 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 96,611 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2014 96,611 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 89,127 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 81,233 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 13 Sep 2011 67,819 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 57,978 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,766 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 31,443 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 YKW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YKW, 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 YKW registered?

YE55 YKW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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