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SN05 YLZ

2005 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,281 mi
Last recorded86,281 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 YLZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 86,281 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 84,002 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 84,002 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 79,943 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 77,338 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 76,417 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front number plate deteriorated

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2019 73,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 69,956 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 66,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 62,656 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 57,664 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 52,837 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 52,837 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 44,360 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 37,342 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 29,664 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 21,871 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 21,870 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 21,018 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 13,439 miles

off side rear tyre 3mm

Pass 27 Jun 2008 13,437 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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SN05 YLZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SN05 YLZ, 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 SN05 YLZ registered?

SN05 YLZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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