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SO05 YDM

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

206,973 mi
Last recorded206,973 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 YDM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 206,973 miles

front prop rear uj worn

under vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2024 193,351 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 178,891 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 164,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2021 155,058 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 146,474 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 126,944 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 115,382 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 115,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 108,746 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2016 99,192 miles

Nearside Front Steering inner rack arm slight play

Pass 30 Apr 2015 90,624 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 82,192 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated on dash.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2013 74,070 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 67,251 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 60,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 53,272 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 47,820 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2008 43,162 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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SO05 YDM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 SO05 YDM, 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 SO05 YDM registered?

SO05 YDM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is SO05 YDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO05 YDM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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