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MM05 YNK

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,763 mi
Last recorded145,763 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 YNK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 145,763 miles

front and rear suspension heavy rust

Fail 18 Apr 2024 145,761 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively binding n/s front (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

front and rear suspension heavy rust

Pass 16 Sep 2022 145,113 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 145,112 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

tpms light on

Pass 14 Jul 2021 141,528 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 137,027 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 136,966 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 130,617 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 121,480 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 112,739 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 101,038 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 92,655 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 82,213 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 71,649 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 71,648 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 61,939 miles

tow bar wiring fault

Fail 1 Aug 2012 61,937 miles

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

tow bar wiring fault

Pass 27 Jul 2011 45,152 miles

rear pads getting low

rear seat belts not touched due to child seats fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Jul 2010 35,018 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 30,729 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 23,163 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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MM05 YNK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MM05 YNK, 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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MM05 YNK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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