2005 BMW X3 3.0L Petrol · BW54 YWB
2005 BMW X3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 136,367 miles. MOT expired on 07 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,367 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW54 YWB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2024
- 136,367 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW54 YWB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW X3 (BW54 YWB) between November 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
BW54 YWB Mileage History
- 23/11/2021105,852 mi
- 18/11/2022117,699 mi+11,847 mi
- 24/11/2023127,765 mi+10,066 mi
- 08/12/2023127,775 mi+10 mi
- 26/11/2024136,367 mi+8,592 mi
Average of roughly 10,142 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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