2005 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · YC55 WFT
2005 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 126,925 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,925 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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YC55 WFT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 126,925 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC55 WFT 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 WFT) between March 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Rear lower arm on N/S/F ball joint excessively worn (5.3”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ARB droplink worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag warning light illuminated in vehicle (7.1.6 (a))”.
YC55 WFT Mileage History
- 13/03/2023103,785 mi
- 17/08/2024119,309 mi+15,524 mi
- 17/08/2024119,309 mi
- 19/11/2025126,925 mi+7,616 mi
- 20/11/2025126,925 mi
Average of roughly 8,596 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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