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M500 YOR

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

126,704 mi
Last recorded126,704 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 YOR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 126,704 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 120,781 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 116,430 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2021 107,359 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 104,669 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 103,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 98,879 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 98,879 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 94,080 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 94,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 88,658 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 82,431 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 71,152 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 60,036 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 50,192 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 48,817 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 40,047 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 31,742 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 25,539 miles

nearside front tyre tread bald inner and outer edges

offside front, offside rear, nearside rear tyre treads bald at inner edges.

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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M500 YOR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M500 YOR, 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 M500 YOR registered?

M500 YOR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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