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YH55 OUM

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,371 mi
Last recorded86,371 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 OUM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 86,371 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 86,371 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 84,772 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 83,080 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 81,218 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 79,128 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 75,795 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 73,409 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 70,676 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 67,118 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 63,257 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 61,002 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 56,011 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 51,540 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 45,436 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 38,596 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 33,119 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 26,980 miles

n/s rear tyer low on press

Fail 2 Oct 2009 26,980 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear tyer low on press

Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,184 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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YH55 OUM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YH55 OUM, 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 YH55 OUM registered?

YH55 OUM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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