2005 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · YC55 KFD
2005 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 147,502 miles. MOT expired on 08 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,502 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC55 KFD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2025
- 147,502 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC55 KFD 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 KFD) between November 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Front Registration plate inscription missing cracked and slightly insecure (0.1 (b))”; “Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts steering column (4.11 (a) (iii))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
YC55 KFD Mileage History
- 29/11/2022135,114 mi
- 29/11/2022135,114 mi
- 24/11/2023141,448 mi+6,334 mi
- 28/11/2023141,451 mi+3 mi
- 10/04/2025147,502 mi+6,051 mi
Average of roughly 5,241 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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