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YF55 YLP

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

176,010 mi
Last recorded176,010 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 YLP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 176,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 166,845 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 166,716 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 157,723 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 154,899 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear blade

Fail 17 Apr 2023 154,880 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit LIMMIT 0.50 car 1.07 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear blade

Pass 5 Apr 2022 151,517 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 151,517 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 141,061 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 131,264 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 120,159 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 110,898 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 101,974 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 89,864 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 84,016 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 75,466 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 66,784 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 60,036 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 52,379 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 44,310 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 36,115 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 YLP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YLP, 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 YLP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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