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YH55 PGX

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

174,196 mi
Last recorded174,196 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 PGX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 174,196 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2026 174,196 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 163,762 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 163,757 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 153,642 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 150,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 145,456 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 145,453 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 140,347 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 132,398 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 125,482 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 115,079 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 105,890 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn out on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 97,830 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 89,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2015 89,085 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2014 81,170 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 72,831 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 60,862 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 50,424 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 41,472 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 30,307 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 20,020 miles

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

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 PGX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PGX, 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 YH55 PGX registered?

YH55 PGX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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