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YA05 BUW

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,775 mi
Last recorded65,775 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 BUW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 65,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 25 Apr 2012 47,315 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 45,067 miles

Offside front tyre is cracked inside the tread pattern.

Fail 4 Jun 2010 36,285 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 36,285 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 29,194 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 21,452 miles

Both rear tyres cracked around tread & getting low - Advise replacement.

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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YA05 BUW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YA05 BUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA05 BUW registered?

YA05 BUW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is YA05 BUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA05 BUW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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