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RX05 YWW

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,115 mi
Last recorded166,115 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 YWW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 166,115 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 166,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 157,062 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 157,042 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 143,616 miles

Front Inner brake pads getting low and some wear on discs

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole and slight grease weep (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front **********tyre getting low and very worn on inner edge******

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 143,616 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner brake pads getting low and some wear on discs

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole and slight grease weep (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front **********tyre getting low and very worn on inner edge******

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 136,890 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 136,670 miles

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

Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 128,299 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

perishing to the fuel cap rubber

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge slightly

Fail 24 Sep 2019 128,298 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

perishing to the fuel cap rubber

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2018 116,912 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap rubber perishing

oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2018 116,912 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap rubber perishing

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2017 104,976 miles

slight damage to the n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 3 Oct 2017 104,976 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight damage to the n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Sep 2016 89,827 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 89,827 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 72,438 miles

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

slight perishing to the fuel cap rubber

unable to see the inner brake pads

Fail 30 Jul 2015 72,438 miles

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

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

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

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

slight perishing to the fuel cap rubber

unable to see the inner brake pads

Pass 4 Aug 2014 58,245 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 55,266 miles

All 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Oct 2012 49,228 miles

rear tyres perished nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2011 43,432 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 32,280 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 29,767 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 27,494 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 27,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre on limit

rear tyres starting to crack on tread

windscreen chipped

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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RX05 YWW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RX05 YWW, 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 RX05 YWW registered?

RX05 YWW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is RX05 YWW safe to buy?

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