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YK55 VYD

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

131,457 mi
Last recorded131,457 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 VYD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 131,457 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front, Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 128,535 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 125,570 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2023 123,332 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 120,710 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 117,968 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 116,207 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 111,878 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 106,892 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 101,823 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 95,885 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 90,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 80,529 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 70,452 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/r handbrake juddering

Fail 3 Jun 2013 70,452 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/r handbrake juddering

Pass 14 Jun 2012 57,226 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 54,339 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 48,776 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 46,816 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 36,520 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 27,261 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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YK55 VYD is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YK55 VYD, 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 YK55 VYD registered?

YK55 VYD is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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