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YF55 YCK

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,825 mi
Last recorded87,825 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 87,825 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 87,800 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 87,411 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 86,921 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 86,411 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 86,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 85,828 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 85,214 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 84,633 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 84,633 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 83,287 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 81,363 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play front of wheel (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 76,829 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 73,593 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 68,818 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 62,856 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 56,510 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2011 49,592 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 41,489 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 34,550 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 34,550 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 27,289 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 YCK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YCK, 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 YF55 YCK registered?

YF55 YCK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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