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SM05 YMK

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,806 mi
Last recorded88,806 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 YMK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 88,806 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm 235/55/17v (5.2.3 (e))

all discs in poor condition due to lack of use

Pass 14 Nov 2022 88,795 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm 235/55/17 v pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 88,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 235/55/17 v pirelli scorpion (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 88,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 235/55/17 v pirelli scorpion (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively RD 55 o/s RD 50 n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 88,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin small lip on discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear at 3mm 235/55/17 v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 87,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 83,188 miles

Engine Cover And Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 79,027 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 79,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 74,800 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 70,135 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 64,925 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 59,969 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 59,932 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 53,397 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 46,947 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 41,586 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 35,117 miles

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

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 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 27,218 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 21,336 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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SM05 YMK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM05 YMK, 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 SM05 YMK registered?

SM05 YMK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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