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BW54 YWB

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

136,367 mi
Last recorded136,367 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW54 YWB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 136,367 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 127,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

brake fluid change overdue ?

Fail 24 Nov 2023 127,765 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

brake fluid change overdue ?

Pass 18 Nov 2022 117,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

brake fluid change due ? slightly discoloured

Pass 23 Nov 2021 105,852 miles

brake fluid change overdue ?

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 105,852 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

brake fluid change overdue ?

Pass 24 Nov 2020 100,097 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge possible stepped tread type (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 85,318 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 83,123 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 76,683 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 71,663 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 66,431 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 66,431 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 65,302 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,912 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 55,726 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 55,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 51,936 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 47,250 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 42,460 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 34,917 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 23,525 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 23,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BW54 YWB is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BW54 YWB, 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 BW54 YWB registered?

BW54 YWB is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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