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RE05 YXF

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,511 mi
Last recorded145,511 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 145,511 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing not checked //wheel cannot be turned

Nearside Rear Inner drive shaft joint leaking grease

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [ front bush into body ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear tyres worn to 0 mm on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear and offside rear shock absorber dust tubes adrift

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and offside stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside not all front to rear brake pipes checked due to being covered by plastic under trays

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 0 mm inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake disc heat shield adrift

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [front bush into body ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 145,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel bearing not checked //wheel cannot be turned

Nearside Rear Inner drive shaft joint leaking grease

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [ front bush into body ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear tyres worn to 0 mm on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear and offside rear shock absorber dust tubes adrift

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and offside stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside not all front to rear brake pipes checked due to being covered by plastic under trays

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 0 mm inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake disc heat shield adrift

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [front bush into body ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 140,606 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 134,875 miles

Nearside Rear and offside rear shock absorber dust tubes adrift

Pass 14 Sep 2020 130,840 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 119,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake backplate loose and rattling

Fail 5 Apr 2019 119,509 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake backplate loose and rattling

Pass 6 Apr 2018 108,906 miles

All tyres are perishing slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2017 98,659 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 86,719 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad appears low (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad appears low (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 86,719 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad appears low (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad appears low (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 72,020 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 72,020 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 63,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2013 59,043 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 6 Mar 2013 59,043 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 9 Mar 2012 45,429 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 36,905 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 35,985 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 35,125 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 26,931 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 26,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YXF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RE05 YXF, 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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What year was RE05 YXF registered?

RE05 YXF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for RE05 YXF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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