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SD05 YKW

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,607 mi
Last recorded163,607 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 YKW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 163,607 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2023

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure centre pipe rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 125,229 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 118,856 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Washers weak

Fail 22 Oct 2019 118,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Washers weak

Pass 7 Nov 2018 113,645 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 113,645 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 107,033 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 99,600 miles

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

major engine oil leak

play in both front brake reaction arm bushes

Pass 19 Nov 2014 84,468 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 76,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 68,557 miles

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

slight smearing nearside wiper blade

Fail 10 Oct 2012 68,557 miles

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

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

slight smearing nearside wiper blade

Pass 14 Oct 2011 60,566 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)

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

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 1 Nov 2010 50,406 miles

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

bonnet hard to open recommend attention

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre heavy wear inner tread and just legal

suspect offside front wheel bearing may soon become noisy

Pass 24 Oct 2009 36,534 miles

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

bonnet catch stiff

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 22 Oct 2008 23,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

nearside headlight on low limit

slight smearing nearside wiper blade

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2008 23,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

nearside front tyre heavy wear on outer tread and offside front tyre heavy wear on inner tread

nearside headlight on low limit

slight smearing nearside wiper blade

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2007 12,853 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 YKW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YKW, 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 SD05 YKW registered?

SD05 YKW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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