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FM05 YWA

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,396 mi
Last recorded187,396 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 YWA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 187,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement multiple (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 187,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

rear suspension bushes deteriorated multiple

Pass 11 Jan 2022 165,005 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 155,919 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 155,919 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Road wheel fixing missing one bolt from each wheel missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 146,085 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 146,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 142,163 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 142,163 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 130,998 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 130,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 118,660 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 118,660 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 111,460 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 105,641 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 105,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 98,895 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 92,897 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 92,897 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 85,624 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 78,871 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 61,803 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 46,847 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 29,115 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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FM05 YWA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM05 YWA, 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 FM05 YWA registered?

FM05 YWA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is FM05 YWA safe to buy?

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