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YS55 NZE

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,129 mi
Last recorded110,129 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 NZE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 110,129 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 109,837 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 102,719 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 102,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 96,382 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 93,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged n/s/f outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 88,667 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 88,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excessive wear in n/s/f front track control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excessive wear in o/s/f front track control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side poor effort both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 84,544 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 84,544 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 79,996 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Handbrake Has Long Travel And May Require Adjustment

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake Backing Plate Loose

Fail 25 Mar 2020 79,996 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine Oil Leak

Handbrake Has Long Travel And May Require Adjustment

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake Backing Plate Loose

Pass 16 Apr 2019 75,506 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 75,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235\45zr19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 66,566 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 57,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 50,359 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 45,536 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 40,740 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 36,815 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 33,289 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 27,732 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 21,788 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 15,119 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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YS55 NZE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YS55 NZE, 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 NZE registered?

YS55 NZE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is YS55 NZE safe to buy?

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