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YF55 YZU

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

147,997 mi
Last recorded147,997 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 YZU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 147,997 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2025 137,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 128,812 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 122,160 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 112,924 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 101,058 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 95,377 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 84,993 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 12 Mar 2019 84,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 26 Mar 2018 74,294 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 72,532 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 63,686 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front springs not located in lower cups

Fail 4 Aug 2016 63,686 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front springs not located in lower cups

Pass 22 Sep 2015 58,359 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 51,685 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 43,142 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 41,203 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 41,202 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 38,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2010 34,731 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 32,143 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 32,143 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 28,896 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 YZU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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