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Y50 RBB

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,514 mi
Last recorded83,514 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY50 RBB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 83,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Forward and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Forward and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 83,514 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Forward and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Forward and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 80,955 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 75,124 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 75,124 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working pump not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working pump not working (3.5 (a))

wipers not tested 100% washers not working

Pass 8 Sep 2020 72,686 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 69,784 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 69,585 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 67,623 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 65,764 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 62,595 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 57,238 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 50,807 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 43,842 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 43,842 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2010 38,344 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 31,433 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 24,670 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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Y50 RBB is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y50 RBB, 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 Y50 RBB registered?

Y50 RBB is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is Y50 RBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y50 RBB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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