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YG55 XTL

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,466 mi
Last recorded131,466 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 XTL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2025 131,466 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 125,348 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 117,634 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 112,528 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 106,992 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 102,134 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 98,327 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 93,242 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 88,440 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 84,486 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 81,912 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 77,139 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 72,699 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 67,116 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 59,365 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 46,724 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 44,154 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 4 Apr 2009 37,537 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 33,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XTL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XTL, 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 XTL registered?

YG55 XTL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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