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YG55 YBA

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

132,422 mi
Last recorded132,422 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 132,422 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 129,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 124,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 121,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 116,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 108,025 miles

Lower Under trays fitted

Outer Sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2019 100,367 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seats in rear ()

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 100,365 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seats in rear ()

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 97,732 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking in tread wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of front track control arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

hand brake lever has little reserve travle

Fail 20 Sep 2018 97,712 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking in tread wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of front track control arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

hand brake lever has little reserve travle

Pass 2 Sep 2017 93,825 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 89,715 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear no.plate loose

Pass 28 Sep 2015 86,146 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 82,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2014 82,131 miles

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2013 76,879 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 71,536 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 13 Jul 2011 67,123 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 61,387 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 53,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 45,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres cracking in tread

both rear tyres wearing in centres and cracking in tread

handbrake lever close to end of reserve travel

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 YBA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YBA, 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 YBA registered?

YG55 YBA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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