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YG55 VKK

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

197,582 mi
Last recorded197,582 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 VKK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 197,582 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs considerable wear lip formed. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear shocks. (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 182,992 miles

Both rear driveshaft boots perished but not split.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 173,884 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 169,083 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 161,833 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 155,901 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 150,849 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 143,561 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 133,214 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 122,805 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front position lamps emitting blue light

nearside rear tyre damaged tread

rear registration plate insecure

Fail 6 Jul 2017 122,788 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front position lamps emitting blue light

nearside rear tyre damaged tread

rear registration plate insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2016 115,870 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 108,507 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 103,620 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 92,888 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,521 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)

both front tyres are worn on the inner and outer edges

oil dampness on under tray

Fail 12 Apr 2012 81,521 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres are worn on the inner and outer edges

oil dampness on under tray

Pass 15 Apr 2011 71,312 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 71,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 62,115 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 7 Apr 2009 53,526 miles

smoke reading to low to register

Pass 17 Dec 2008 50,188 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YG55 VKK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YG55 VKK, 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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YG55 VKK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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