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YG55 VZK

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

175,367 mi
Last recorded175,367 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 VZK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 175,367 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 175,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 173,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 164,539 miles

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

central exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Pass 2 Sep 2021 18,672 miles

front suspension is soft and bouncy

hand brake travel getting long

offside front suspension top mount has slight play

Fail 2 Sep 2021 158,672 miles

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

front suspension is soft and bouncy

hand brake travel getting long

offside front suspension top mount has slight play

Pass 26 Aug 2020 145,708 miles

offside front suspension top mount has movement

Fail 26 Aug 2020 145,707 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

offside front suspension top mount has movement

Pass 12 Aug 2019 137,452 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 137,450 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 129,991 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 125,956 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 122,158 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 118,390 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 118,324 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 106,790 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 92,843 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 78,872 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 65,594 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 51,342 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 38,049 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 12 Jun 2008 24,535 miles

slight surface rust on all brake discs

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 VZK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel 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 YG55 VZK, 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 VZK registered?

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

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