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LR05 YVE

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,578 mi
Last recorded131,578 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 YVE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 131,578 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake back plate loose (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 129,560 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 129,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 129,509 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 124,706 miles

slight noise from rear suspension

Fail 20 Oct 2022 124,706 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

slight noise from rear suspension

Pass 11 Oct 2021 115,746 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 115,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 107,655 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 100,758 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 100,758 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 94,916 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 94,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 87,774 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 80,619 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 75,392 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively parking brake (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

oil leak rear axle o/s

Pass 21 Oct 2014 66,523 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 61,983 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 58,201 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 52,931 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 48,261 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 44,173 miles

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

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

cut on outer wall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2008 38,530 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 24,807 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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LR05 YVE 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 75%.

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 LR05 YVE, 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 LR05 YVE registered?

LR05 YVE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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