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FH05 YBL

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,548 mi
Last recorded172,548 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 YBL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 172,548 miles

Nearside Front brake pad senor insecure

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

engine fume,s breather area

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 172,548 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake pad senor insecure

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

engine fume,s breather area

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 166,193 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 159,997 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 154,321 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 144,247 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2012 129,946 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2012 129,947 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 116,882 miles

rear number plate slightly discolouring

small chips in front screen

Pass 24 Aug 2010 104,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 84,730 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 63,514 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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FH05 YBL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FH05 YBL, 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 FH05 YBL registered?

FH05 YBL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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