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RE05 YKK

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,957 mi
Last recorded189,957 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 YKK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 189,957 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and back (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 189,957 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and back (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 177,401 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 177,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 163,552 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 146,086 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 146,086 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 128,046 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 128,046 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 121,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 116,749 miles

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

n/s/f shock absorber damping quite weak

Fail 30 Aug 2013 116,745 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

n/s/f shock absorber damping quite weak

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm limit replace a.s.a.p

Pass 28 Aug 2012 110,363 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 98,946 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 98,946 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 78,767 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 59,306 miles

front and rear inner pads near legal limit

Fail 17 Mar 2009 59,266 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 42,102 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 42,102 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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RE05 YKK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RE05 YKK, 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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RE05 YKK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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