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YF55 YFM

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,932 mi
Last recorded110,932 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 YFM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 110,932 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 110,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear facing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 106,146 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 106,146 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 98,100 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 98,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2023 87,446 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 79,682 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 75,895 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front shock absorbers slight mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 75,888 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil broke off (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front shock absorbers slight mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 70,616 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 63,325 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 58,135 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 53,161 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 48,687 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 43,146 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 36,210 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 30,817 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 30,817 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 26,967 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2009 24,016 miles

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

o/s/f tyre side wall cut

Pass 27 Dec 2008 19,868 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 YFM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YFM, 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 YFM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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