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MC05 YXF

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,051 mi
Last recorded130,051 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 YXF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 130,051 miles

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

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

recommend parking brake lever adjustment

Pass 3 Mar 2021 126,493 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 121,475 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 121,470 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 111,394 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 107,515 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 107,347 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 100,065 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 94,315 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 94,315 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 86,327 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 79,241 miles

Child seat fitted to both outer rear seats not allowing a full inspection of the adult belts

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 71,820 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 69,059 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 57,963 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 51,526 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 51,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2008 44,622 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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MC05 YXF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MC05 YXF, 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 MC05 YXF registered?

MC05 YXF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for MC05 YXF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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