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YR55 SWU

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

139,951 mi
Last recorded139,951 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 SWU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 139,951 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 134,094 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 125,844 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 125,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 114,632 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FORWARD MOST ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle is heavily corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2022 114,632 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FORWARD MOST ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

underside of vehicle is heavily corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2021 106,213 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 97,286 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 97,278 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2019 89,518 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 83,498 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 77,667 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2016 74,400 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 71,862 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 71,862 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 69,010 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 64,832 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre cracking in tread.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2012 60,855 miles

o/s/r rubber breaking up on side wall

Pass 15 Aug 2011 58,896 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing on outer side part of tread

Pass 10 Sep 2010 56,273 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 49,857 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 49,857 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

slow puncture in N/S/R tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2008 41,434 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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YR55 SWU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YR55 SWU, 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 YR55 SWU registered?

YR55 SWU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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