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YH55 RKZ

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

135,805 mi
Last recorded135,805 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 135,805 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 127,046 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 123,118 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 123,118 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2022 118,970 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 115,252 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 113,565 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre valve stem perished nearside rear

Fail 24 Feb 2020 113,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre valve stem perished nearside rear

Pass 26 Feb 2019 110,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 103,075 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 96,139 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 96,139 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 87,569 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 87,569 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 79,048 miles

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)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 79,048 miles

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

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 69,234 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 69,234 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake wear indicator illuminated

Pass 16 Aug 2012 53,741 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 53,741 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 47,809 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 41,098 miles

front number plate damaged.

ns/r tyre on legal limit.

os/f tyre worn on outside edge.

screw in ns/f tyre [inside edge.]

Fail 19 Aug 2010 41,098 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate damaged.

ns/r tyre on legal limit.

os/f tyre worn on outside edge.

screw in ns/f tyre [inside edge.]

Pass 25 Aug 2009 33,440 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 27,810 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 27,810 miles

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

advize n/s/f tyre on limit on outer edge and also has a nail in it

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 RKZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RKZ, 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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YH55 RKZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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