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YA05 BYT

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,882 mi
Last recorded147,882 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 147,882 miles

Front propshaft uj has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

only just passed emissions and emits smoke

park brake only just meets requirement

wipers judder and hit bonnet (linkage worn)

Fail 12 Nov 2025 147,881 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

only just passed emissions and emits smoke

park brake only just meets requirement

wipers judder and hit bonnet (linkage worn)

Pass 10 Dec 2024 146,883 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 146,883 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 142,861 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 141,525 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 138,026 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 138,024 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 132,934 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 125,215 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 118,674 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 118,674 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 109,824 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 102,261 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 94,560 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 86,659 miles

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)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 86,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 10 Dec 2013 76,954 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

child seat fitted nearside rear seat

Fail 10 Dec 2013 76,953 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

child seat fitted nearside rear seat

Pass 6 Dec 2012 64,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Dec 2012 64,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Wipers poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2011 48,874 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 48,835 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 39,344 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 30,732 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 23,244 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 BYT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YA05 BYT, 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 YA05 BYT registered?

YA05 BYT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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