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LV05 YSG

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,390 mi
Last recorded122,390 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 YSG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 122,390 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 116,557 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 116,557 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 116,533 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Light on in dash (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bent arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Colour NEAR FAIL (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Upper shock casing and bump stop (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Zero tread inner shoulder cuts in tread NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bent arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured colour NEAR FAIL (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Dog beds on rear seats ()

Pass 19 Mar 2024 111,121 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder ZERO tread NEAR FAIL / perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise rear pads NEAR FAIL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 104,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 104,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 96,899 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise tyre perishing/ cracking tyre size 235/50 x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 96,891 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both fronts (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise tyre perishing/ cracking tyre size 235/50 x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 90,832 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 86,838 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 81,101 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 75,092 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 75,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault lamp on (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 70,648 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2017 70,630 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine cover fitted

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 66,230 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 66,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 61,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 56,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2014 56,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 52,450 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Apr 2013 52,450 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

oil level low

Pass 1 Dec 2011 45,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 39,168 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 30,735 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 21,347 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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LV05 YSG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 LV05 YSG, 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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LV05 YSG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 6 August 2005.

Is LV05 YSG safe to buy?

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