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Y400 SLA

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,976 mi
Last recorded145,976 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY400 SLA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 145,976 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 137,982 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 132,860 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 131,447 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 131,447 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 129,840 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 129,838 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 129,052 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 126,113 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 124,016 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 113,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2013 113,034 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 95,984 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 95,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 79,364 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 79,205 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 62,475 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Sep 2009 49,581 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

parking brake has very little reserve travel

Pass 15 Sep 2008 33,889 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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Y400 SLA 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 73.7%.

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 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 Y400 SLA, 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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Y400 SLA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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