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YG55 WHT

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

121,259 mi
Last recorded121,259 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 WHT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 121,259 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 117,137 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 112,815 miles

both rear tyres perishing on edges

Fail 4 Dec 2023 112,815 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

both rear tyres perishing on edges

Pass 1 Dec 2022 108,726 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 104,157 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 104,016 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 98,551 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 92,315 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 92,315 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 87,155 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 81,385 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 81,376 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 74,796 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 68,529 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 68,529 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 58,843 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 53,682 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 48,225 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing badly on inside near limit

Pass 19 Dec 2011 12,232 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 36,434 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 32,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 31 Dec 2008 27,813 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 WHT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG55 WHT registered?

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

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The MOT history for YG55 WHT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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