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YH55 PXK

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,807 mi
Last recorded170,807 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 PXK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 170,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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))

corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 15 Oct 2025 170,550 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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))

corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 6 Nov 2024 161,645 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Nov 2023 149,074 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 140,404 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 134,211 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 127,492 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 122,361 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 112,150 miles

SRS lamp flickered on then remained off during test

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2018 112,149 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

amber brake warning lamp illuminated

tpms lamp illuminated

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2017 101,730 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 88,175 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 88,175 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/5517 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 81,515 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 76,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

e*m*l* showing on dash bord /light blow on front pipe ,ex

n*s*f* o*s*f* washers week hiting creen

Pass 4 Nov 2013 63,884 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 63,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/side wiper blade is worn leaving a line on the screen

Pass 29 Oct 2012 55,656 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 48,151 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 40,716 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 33,519 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 23,265 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 PXK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PXK, 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 PXK registered?

YH55 PXK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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