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SD05 YJK

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,211 mi
Last recorded105,211 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 YJK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 105,211 miles

white smoke emmited during emmisions test but not excessive

Fail 31 May 2017 105,211 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

white smoke emmited during emmisions test but not excessive

Fail 19 May 2017 104,801 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour blue (7.4.B.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front oil leak

Nearside Front tyre has cur on the side wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Nearside Rear tyre has cur on the side wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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

Offside Front head light lug damaged but light secure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

oil level very low

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 May 2017 104,760 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour blue (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front tyre has cur on the side wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Nearside Rear tyre has cur on the side wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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

Offside Front head light lug damaged but light secure

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

oil level very low

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 May 2016 96,833 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorating but still legible

Fail 17 May 2016 96,833 miles

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorating but still legible

Pass 26 May 2015 87,796 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 80,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 31 May 2014 80,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 14 May 2013 72,836 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 65,633 miles

Air bag warning light on

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Run flat warning lamp on

Pass 17 May 2011 60,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2010 50,780 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 41,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2008 31,293 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 19,193 miles

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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SD05 YJK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SD05 YJK, 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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SD05 YJK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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