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YF55 XRW

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,893 mi
Last recorded112,893 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 XRW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 112,893 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 109,846 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 100,023 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 100,018 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 99,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres have chunks/lifted tread

Pass 1 Aug 2022 94,845 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 88,700 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 85,499 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 81,464 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 77,536 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 73,496 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 73,481 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 68,419 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 62,261 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 56,996 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 51,342 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 13 Jul 2012 45,984 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 39,789 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 32,195 miles

exhaust emission reardings zero

stickers on front & rear no plates removed (no margins)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 24,701 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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YF55 XRW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XRW, 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 XRW registered?

YF55 XRW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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