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YA05 CAO

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,354 mi
Last recorded135,354 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 135,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 135,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 134,036 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 129,083 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 129,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 123,323 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 116,669 miles

Wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 24 May 2017 107,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 101,391 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 101,386 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 92,841 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 88,322 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 74,555 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012
Pass 10 Oct 2011 56,052 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 47,442 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 34,104 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 20,804 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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YA05 CAO 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 YA05 CAO, 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 CAO registered?

YA05 CAO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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The MOT history for YA05 CAO 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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