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YA05 FDE

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

160,581 mi
Last recorded160,581 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 FDE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 160,581 miles

General corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components

Fail 12 Sep 2024 160,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components

Pass 3 Jul 2023 149,059 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 149,059 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 118,597 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED UNDERTRAYS NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SOME TEST ITAM

General corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components

Pass 9 Jun 2021 113,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 109,231 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 103,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 99,136 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 May 2018 99,131 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 92,437 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 92,395 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 86,440 miles

front and rear number plates marked

front brake discs corroded

both front tyres worn outer edge

Fail 8 Jun 2016 86,434 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn outer edge

front and rear number plates marked

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 82,191 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 78,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakes tested with decelerometer

Pass 7 Jun 2013 74,367 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 72,822 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 87,032 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 87,032 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2009 65,855 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 65,393 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 43,045 miles

air-con drive belt off.

Pass 31 Dec 2007 22,428 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 22,428 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 FDE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FDE, 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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YA05 FDE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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