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MF05 YXO

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

147,267 mi
Last recorded147,267 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 YXO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 147,267 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 3 Mar 2023 134,744 miles

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

under guards fitted to vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2022 132,648 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 132,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2x (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 129,480 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 129,480 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 129,253 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Under Body Corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2020 129,253 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Under Body Corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 126,372 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 118,383 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 118,374 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 111,319 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 103,038 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 93,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Mar 2015 93,859 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2014 85,005 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 84,747 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 76,865 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2013 76,853 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Apr 2012 68,760 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 59,644 miles

both wipers starting to smear

Pass 24 Mar 2010 49,929 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)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 30 Mar 2009 40,778 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 33,326 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 YXO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 MF05 YXO, 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 YXO registered?

MF05 YXO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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