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K100 BYA

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,023 mi
Last recorded150,023 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK100 BYA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 150,023 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 150,023 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 141,075 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 136,576 miles

rear wiper need to change

Pass 26 Nov 2018 128,456 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 120,381 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 120,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 113,004 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 96,776 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 90,095 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 90,095 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 70,155 miles

............ Thanx 4visiting us .........

Chip noted on screen

N/s blade splitting & also slightly smeering

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

O/s parking effort approx 50% of o/s

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

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

Parking brake needs adjusting (a tad)

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

Rear registration plate delaminating

Fail 18 Oct 2013 70,155 miles

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

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

............ Thanx 4visiting us .........

Chip noted on screen

N/s blade splitting & also slightly smeering

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

O/s parking effort approx 50% of o/s

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

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

Parking brake needs adjusting (a tad)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 1 Nov 2012 57,401 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011
Pass 18 Aug 2010 52,253 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 45,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2008 36,916 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 36,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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K100 BYA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 K100 BYA, 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 K100 BYA registered?

K100 BYA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is K100 BYA safe to buy?

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