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BV05 YYG

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

192,076 mi
Last recorded192,076 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YYG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 192,076 miles

centre brake light not working

Fail 31 Mar 2026 192,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength side frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

centre brake light not working

Pass 21 Mar 2022 191,732 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 191,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 186,234 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 186,234 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 179,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 169,359 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Jan 2019 169,173 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jan 2018 158,341 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 11 Feb 2017 145,913 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 145,913 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 129,988 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 119,271 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 113,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 107,691 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 102,686 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 102,686 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 96,389 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 75,159 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 53,037 miles

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

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

traces of fuel/oil on undertray

Pass 14 Mar 2008 39,680 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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BV05 YYG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BV05 YYG, 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.

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What year was BV05 YYG registered?

BV05 YYG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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