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AD05 YDY

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,165 mi
Last recorded129,165 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 YDY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 129,165 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 121,079 miles

Rear tyres wearing

Fail 12 Feb 2018 121,079 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Rear tyres wearing

Pass 23 Feb 2017 111,874 miles

Front tyres going bald on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Feb 2016 101,325 miles

Rear tyres cracked, perished and wearing on edges

Various oil leaks

Pass 20 Feb 2015 92,837 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 85,705 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 85,705 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front discs corroded and pads low

Front tyres cracked and split

Pass 22 Feb 2013 77,326 miles

O/s/r coil spring incomplete but correctly located

Pass 10 Feb 2012 68,191 miles

Rear tyres very close to legal limit

front tyres wearing

Fail 10 Feb 2012 68,191 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear tyres very close to legal limit

front tyres wearing

Pass 3 Mar 2011 60,247 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 50,552 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 42,594 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 20 Feb 2008 30,113 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 30,113 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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AD05 YDY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD05 YDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD05 YDY registered?

AD05 YDY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is AD05 YDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 YDY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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