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BU05 YXG

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

161,626 mi
Last recorded161,626 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 YXG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 161,626 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 154,296 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 146,279 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 138,283 miles

Nearside side step damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2022 129,837 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 126,790 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 124,347 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 121,188 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 117,129 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 117,129 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 112,235 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 112,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 106,431 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 100,400 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 94,315 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 88,110 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 82,055 miles

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

nsf tyre low tread depth on outside edge.

osf tyre low tread depth on both edges.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 64,395 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 64,392 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

SRS airbag light on

Pass 14 Feb 2011 57,376 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 48,986 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 38,941 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,208 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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BU05 YXG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU05 YXG, 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

How do I check the history of BU05 YXG?

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What year was BU05 YXG registered?

BU05 YXG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is BU05 YXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 YXG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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