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AY05 YEB

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

273,774 mi
Last recorded273,774 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 YEB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 273,774 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 273,771 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 253,154 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

long handbrake travel

Fail 2 Jan 2025 252,533 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing locking wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

long handbrake travel

Pass 24 Jan 2024 236,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 232,915 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 232,910 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 229,591 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 225,583 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 225,583 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 222,792 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 216,756 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 216,336 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 210,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 210,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 202,281 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 202,281 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 192,261 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 192,261 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 188,938 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 167,073 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Mar 2013 143,139 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 120,910 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 100,762 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 100,762 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 81,144 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 62,025 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 43,420 miles

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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AY05 YEB is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY05 YEB, 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 AY05 YEB registered?

AY05 YEB is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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