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YA05 YNK

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,265 mi
Last recorded105,265 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 YNK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 105,265 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2015 104,245 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2014 97,641 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 91,784 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 86,710 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 86,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 81,496 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 75,934 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 75,934 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 66,782 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 49,946 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 25,956 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 YNK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YNK, 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 YNK registered?

YA05 YNK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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