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OY05 YHX

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,948 mi
Last recorded133,948 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 YHX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 133,948 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 133,744 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Motor not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 128,571 miles

Front Front bumper mountings damaged but bumper is not likely to be detached

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 128,569 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Front bumper mountings damaged but bumper is not likely to be detached

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 116,824 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 116,777 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 116,593 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

front and rear brake pads worn

oil leak engine

rear tyres worn

Pass 28 Mar 2018 108,126 miles

4x4 warning light is on

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 108,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 16 Mar 2017 101,547 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 92,421 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 92,401 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 84,238 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 76,938 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 68,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid loww

sidewall damage to nearside front tyre/offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2012 61,325 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake fluid low

Pass 7 Apr 2011 53,954 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

low on brake fluid

Fail 7 Apr 2011 53,954 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

low on brake fluid

Pass 6 Apr 2010 44,393 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate watermarks

Pass 13 Mar 2009 33,505 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

water marks rear number plate

Pass 4 Apr 2008 23,300 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

water marks rear number plate

Fail 28 Mar 2008 23,300 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

water marks rear number plate

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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OY05 YHX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OY05 YHX, 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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OY05 YHX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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