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YS55 CJE

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

134,034 mi
Last recorded134,034 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 CJE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 134,034 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 125,320 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 116,914 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 106,767 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 101,190 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 95,011 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 88,169 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 83,769 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 83,542 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 80,062 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 75,184 miles

Exhaust emissions too low for the smoke analyser to read

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower forward arm bushes deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2015 71,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 67,375 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 63,370 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 57,098 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 57,098 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 54,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2011 52,135 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 46,492 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 46,492 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 38,798 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 28 Nov 2008 28,255 miles

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

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

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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YS55 CJE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 YS55 CJE, 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 YS55 CJE registered?

YS55 CJE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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The MOT history for YS55 CJE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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