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YY54 XWU

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

134,417 mi
Last recorded134,417 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 XWU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 134,417 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 134,304 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 123,797 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 116,607 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 116,454 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 102,049 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 101,735 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 90,633 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 78,584 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 71,922 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 68,804 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 66,389 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 64,096 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 64,096 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 60,151 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 55,789 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 50,432 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 45,310 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 40,595 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 40,582 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 35,072 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 30,844 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 22,706 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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YY54 XWU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YY54 XWU, 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 YY54 XWU registered?

YY54 XWU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 January 2005.

Is YY54 XWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY54 XWU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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