CarVerify

Free Car Check

YT55 NDE

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

207,139 mi
Last recorded207,139 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 NDE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 207,139 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 200,318 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 194,063 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 194,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 185,398 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 175,688 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2020 171,071 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front backing plates loose

oil present on side of engine

Pass 22 May 2019 167,455 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear backing plates corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2018 163,136 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2017 147,273 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 147,244 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 137,895 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 137,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2015 127,935 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 115,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 105,606 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 94,691 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 84,876 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 84,875 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 72,516 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 51,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YT55 NDE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YT55 NDE, 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

How do I check the history of YT55 NDE?

You can check the full history of YT55 NDE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YT55 NDE registered?

YT55 NDE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is YT55 NDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT55 NDE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YT55 NDE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YT55 NDE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.