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SY05 YBF

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,931 mi
Last recorded161,931 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 YBF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 161,931 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 146,626 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 152,501 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 132,501 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 114,731 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 114,731 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 95,069 miles

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

nearside front stering inner ball joint worn

rear shock absorber bump stops insecure nearside and offside

Fail 4 Mar 2014 95,069 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 83,139 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight perishing to both rear tyres

Fail 9 Mar 2013 83,139 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 77,539 miles

Belly pan fitted

Full sill covers fitted

Handbrake cables slightly corroded

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Underbody panels fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2010 63,584 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 63,584 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 48,489 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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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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