MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,931 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front and rear brake discs in poor condition
nearside front stering inner ball joint worn
rear shock absorber bump stops insecure nearside and offside
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front and rear brake discs in poor condition
nearside front stering inner ball joint worn
rear shock absorber bump stops insecure nearside and offside
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight perishing to both rear tyres
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight perishing to both rear tyres
Belly pan fitted
Full sill covers fitted
Handbrake cables slightly corroded
Rear suspension components slightly corroded
Underbody panels fitted
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
air bag warning light on
wipr blades juddery
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SY05 YBF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 SY05 YBF, 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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SY05 YBF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 5 August 2005.
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