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YG55 VVY

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

107,707 mi
Last recorded107,707 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 VVY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2026 107,707 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease covered (1.1.11 (c))

Headlight lenses deteriorated.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 103,930 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp Lenses Deteriorated

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

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small End Both Sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Wiper U/S

Pass 6 Sep 2024 101,130 miles

Front Headlamp Lenses Deteriorated/Condensated

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small End (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 97,057 miles

Headlight lenses fogged

Pass 16 Sep 2022 92,943 miles

MIL Illuminated Pre 01/07/08

Pass 2 Jul 2021 88,285 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2020 86,524 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 86,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 82,673 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 77,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 68,208 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 62,091 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 60,323 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2015 49,514 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 40,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 33,933 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 29,075 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 28,180 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 28,179 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 24,747 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 19,630 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 14,381 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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YG55 VVY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 VVY, 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 YG55 VVY registered?

YG55 VVY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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