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SD05 YMX

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,515 mi
Last recorded123,515 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 YMX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 123,515 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 122,711 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 116,536 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 116,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 110,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 110,910 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 104,818 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaking around sump and bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 95,081 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 94,390 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 94,390 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 94,109 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 89,889 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 86,548 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks at engine bay in areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light does not work (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal splitting on edge

tyre pressure warning light stays on dash

Fail 27 Dec 2018 86,548 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre small bulge & split to inner cords 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks at engine bay in areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light does not work (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal splitting on edge

tyre pressure warning light stays on dash

Pass 23 Dec 2017 83,249 miles

high level brake light does not work

oil leak at engine bay

tyre pressure warning light stays on dash

Pass 3 Jan 2017 80,448 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 3 Jan 2017 80,448 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50/18 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

high level brake light not working

Pass 15 Dec 2015 75,878 miles

oil leak

windscreen lightly scratched but not affection drivers view of the road

Pass 23 Dec 2014 72,203 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 69,642 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 69,642 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 67,419 miles

both front tyres 3mm

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat being fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2012 62,177 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 62,177 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 May 2011 62,116 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 61,268 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 48,914 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 48,913 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate deteriorating

wipers deteriorating

Pass 27 Aug 2008 37,224 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 24,950 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 YMX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YMX, 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 YMX registered?

SD05 YMX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is SD05 YMX safe to buy?

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