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YY55 MUA

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

147,031 mi
Last recorded147,031 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 MUA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 147,031 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 143,030 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 137,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 132,379 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 127,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

under body cover fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2022 127,070 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

under body cover fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2021 122,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 114,021 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 109,317 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner brake pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 105,375 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 99,677 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak eng oil leak ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 92,230 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 92,125 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 86,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 79,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 73,004 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 65,410 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 59,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2009 53,830 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,466 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YY55 MUA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YY55 MUA, 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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YY55 MUA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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