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YF55 BNL

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

213,332 mi
Last recorded213,332 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 BNL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 213,332 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 196,956 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2021 177,604 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 165,820 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 165,820 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 156,633 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 142,283 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 142,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 118,214 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 91,825 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 91,825 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 91,825 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 67,570 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 63,152 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 63,141 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 56,892 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 48,159 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2011 40,264 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 31,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 21,910 miles

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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YF55 BNL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF55 BNL, 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 YF55 BNL registered?

YF55 BNL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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