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MT05 YLF

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,872 mi
Last recorded137,872 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 YLF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2026 137,872 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 128,405 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 128,405 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 121,341 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2023 120,408 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pedal creeps slightly under pressure, but not excessively

Pass 24 Aug 2022 120,405 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 120,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 120,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2021 120,405 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 116,767 miles

Offside Front brake disc cover tie wrapped secure

Fail 19 Mar 2020 116,767 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake disc cover tie wrapped secure

Pass 3 Dec 2018 113,138 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 113,126 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 108,640 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 108,638 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 100,782 miles

Front tyres uneven wear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 93,067 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 93,067 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working incorrect bulb--replaced (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 86,634 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 78,124 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 71,167 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 63,708 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside dip beam headlamp image starting to loose its clarity

Pass 21 Nov 2011 63,708 miles

nearside dip beam headlamp image starting to loose its clarity

Pass 29 Nov 2010 53,656 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 46,609 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 36,391 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 26,472 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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MT05 YLF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MT05 YLF, 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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MT05 YLF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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