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YU55 ZYC

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,469 mi
Last recorded156,469 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU55 ZYC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 156,469 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 156,429 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 152,827 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 152,827 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn x two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 148,278 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 146,500 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 145,278 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 143,618 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 139,336 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 139,336 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 127,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 114,787 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 114,786 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure pinch bolt not long enough for retaining nut (2.7.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 103,207 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 97,848 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 97,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 91,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 91,887 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 88,441 miles

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded.

brake pad warning light on .

Fail 23 Aug 2013 88,441 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded.

brake pad warning light on .

Pass 23 Aug 2012 82,336 miles

nearside front brake disc slightly worn

brake warning lamp illumunated

Fail 23 Aug 2012 82,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracked and perished

nearside front brake disc slightly worn

recommend replacing offside rear tyre as vehicle is fitted with 4x4

both rear brake discs heavily corroded

brake warning lamp illumunated

Pass 18 Aug 2011 71,668 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 60,576 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 50,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 50,624 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 40,141 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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YU55 ZYC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YU55 ZYC, 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 YU55 ZYC registered?

YU55 ZYC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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The MOT history for YU55 ZYC shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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