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YH55 PWN

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

149,152 mi
Last recorded149,152 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 PWN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 149,152 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 146,095 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 142,174 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 136,615 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 126,684 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop worn

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 119,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 113,211 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 113,210 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

NSF brake pad warning wire damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2018 104,240 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 97,861 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 97,861 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 91,649 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 82,278 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 70,454 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 58,943 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 52,967 miles

chip in windscreen on os, not excessive

osf outer brake pad low

Pass 28 Apr 2011 45,421 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 37,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R TYRE LOW ON TREAD

Pass 9 Oct 2008 28,102 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 PWN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YH55 PWN, 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 PWN registered?

YH55 PWN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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