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MF05 YWH

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

168,671 mi
Last recorded168,671 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 YWH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 168,671 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 160,217 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 160,153 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 146,753 miles

Central Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 135,469 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 119,017 miles

Front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 110,753 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing seat belt check

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 110,692 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing seat belt check

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 103,702 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 103,670 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 97,587 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Apr 2013 90,246 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2012 78,309 miles

airbag light on

Pass 16 Apr 2011 64,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2009 44,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2008 33,093 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 22,974 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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MF05 YWH is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MF05 YWH, 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 MF05 YWH registered?

MF05 YWH is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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