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SA05 YWC

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,310 mi
Last recorded128,310 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 YWC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 128,310 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 128,308 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 111,598 miles

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

advise nearside rear tyre cut nocords showing

Pass 26 Mar 2010 97,944 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 97,743 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 77,119 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 77,119 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 54,094 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 53,921 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 52,841 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

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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SA05 YWC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SA05 YWC, 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 SA05 YWC registered?

SA05 YWC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is SA05 YWC safe to buy?

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