2005 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · YC55 JBE
2005 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 104,684 miles. MOT expired on 24 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,684 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC55 JBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2025
- 104,684 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC55 JBE 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 (YC55 JBE) between February 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YC55 JBE Mileage History
- 22/02/202289,028 mi
- 20/02/202394,202 mi+5,174 mi
- 20/02/202394,204 mi+2 mi
- 19/02/2024100,101 mi+5,897 mi
- 25/02/2025104,684 mi+4,583 mi
Average of roughly 5,203 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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