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RE05 YVC

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

95,807 mi
Last recorded95,807 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 YVC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 95,807 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 90,597 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 87,763 miles

Rear tyres wearing unevnly across tread

Fail 7 Aug 2024 87,760 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear tyres wearing unevnly across tread

Pass 3 Aug 2023 81,733 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 77,421 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 70,623 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 68,437 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 64,969 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 64,969 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 62,511 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 59,179 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 57,086 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 55,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 May 2014 52,573 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 50,516 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2012 48,629 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 46,265 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 46,251 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 42,075 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 39,232 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 35,532 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 35,532 miles

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

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

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

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 YVC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE05 YVC registered?

RE05 YVC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is RE05 YVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 YVC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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