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LT05 YOD

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,854 mi
Last recorded127,854 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 YOD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 127,854 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover is insecure

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 127,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels space saver (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover is insecure

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 107,482 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 107,482 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' drivers sun viser (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 92,789 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 92,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect check bulb fitment (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim to excess (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim to excess (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

oil level low(engine)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 82,740 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covered

Pass 28 Apr 2015 75,025 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 66,471 miles

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

both REAR TYRES slightly out of shape on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2014 66,471 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both REAR TYRES slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2013 58,721 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 58,721 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 51,756 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 45,684 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 38,771 miles

Advise:rear wiper blade missing

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 38,771 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise:rear wiper blade missing

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 31,153 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 31,140 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,328 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 YOD is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YOD, 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 YOD is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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