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LT05 YMG

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

211,037 mi
Last recorded211,037 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 YMG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 211,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Tie bar bent and fouling the anti roll bar link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 211,036 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency low

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Tie bar bent and fouling the anti roll bar link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 198,455 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Tie bar bent and fouling the Anti-roll bar link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met the requirements

Rear propshaft removed at time of retest

Fail 3 Jul 2025 198,455 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Rear most UJ (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Tie bar bent and fouling the Anti-roll bar link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met the requirements

Pass 18 Apr 2024 183,809 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Rear most tie bar damaged and fouling the anti-roll bar slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met the requirements

Fail 18 Apr 2024 183,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Rear most tie bar damaged and fouling the anti-roll bar slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met the requirements

Pass 18 Apr 2023 170,855 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 170,855 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 170,853 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 156,408 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 156,408 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 149,822 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 138,877 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 132,524 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 132,524 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 126,309 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 120,867 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 99,257 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 99,257 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 May 2015 86,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 75,311 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 68,535 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 61,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 61,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2011 55,260 miles

Cut in O/S/F tyre wall

Fail 26 Apr 2011 54,948 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Cut in O/S/F tyre wall

Front wipers in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2010 46,902 miles

Handbrake imbalance.

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 25 Apr 2009 38,423 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 38,112 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 30,542 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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LT05 YMG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 LT05 YMG, 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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LT05 YMG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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