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YX55 KFY

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,862 mi
Last recorded119,862 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 KFY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 119,862 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 119,858 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 117,536 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 112,154 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 106,052 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 101,448 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 101,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 99,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 94,216 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 89,783 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Mar 2017 85,814 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Mar 2016 81,376 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full insection

Pass 16 Mar 2015 76,508 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2014 71,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 71,268 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 63,995 miles

all tyres wearing low(approx 3mm tread depth)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 56,915 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 47,547 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 44,815 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 41,520 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 41,520 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 36,388 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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YX55 KFY 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 81.8%.

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 YX55 KFY, 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.

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What year was YX55 KFY registered?

YX55 KFY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YX55 KFY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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