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YF55 BNK

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

204,854 mi
Last recorded204,854 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 BNK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 204,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating with small leak

nearside & offside front headlamps deteriorating

nearside & offside front wiper blades deteriorating (also wiper arms rubbing on bonnet edge

nearside & offside rear shock absorber shrouds deteriorating

nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorating (releasing grease)

nearside rear park brake effort lower than the offside rear

rear exhaust heat shield loose & rattling

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2026 204,818 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine limit 3.0 - Average reading 4.98 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements NSR 100 - OSR 100 = 10% minimum requirement is 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front outer CV boot weeping grease

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

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

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

Rear wiper perished

minor leak of exhaust gases into engine compartment

Pass 9 Apr 2025 198,380 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Head lamps cloudy

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2025 198,378 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated pair (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamps cloudy

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 177,721 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 177,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 160,174 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 160,171 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 142,117 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 126,802 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 125,168 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 116,258 miles

scratch on n/s of windscreen

under trays fitted unable to fully see all components

Fail 17 Sep 2019 116,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

scratch on n/s of windscreen

under trays fitted unable to fully see all components

Pass 18 Sep 2018 103,811 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 91,337 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 87,231 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 83,248 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 83,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 78,278 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 70,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2013 70,511 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 66,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low pressure screen wash jets

Fail 12 Oct 2011 55,560 miles

o/s 2nd side light not working

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 55,560 miles

o/s 2nd side light not working

Pass 18 Oct 2010 45,019 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 35,424 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 35,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 25,270 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 25,270 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YF55 BNK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YF55 BNK, 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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YF55 BNK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 4 December 2005.

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