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ST05 YMF

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

163,346 mi
Last recorded163,346 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 YMF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2019 163,346 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 152,144 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 145,221 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 136,840 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 121,822 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated but still functioning

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm, n/s/r 7mm (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads - outers 10mm, inners 7mm

heatsheild above centre exhaust section slightly insecure

o/s/f brake disc has 20mm wide corroded lip on outer face - n/s/f 10mm wide.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 11,059 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 97,113 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 89,791 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 82,428 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 72,051 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 56,043 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 49,490 miles

Rear seat belts checked as much as possible due to child seats fitted.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 42,350 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 37,667 miles

handbrake almost at end of working travel

slight smear from front wipers

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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ST05 YMF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ST05 YMF, 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 ST05 YMF registered?

ST05 YMF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is ST05 YMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST05 YMF shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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