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YA05 ZGC

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

143,957 mi
Last recorded143,957 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 ZGC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 143,957 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 142,968 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 142,968 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 142,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 142,601 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 142,368 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 142,368 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 141,863 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 141,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 141,061 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 140,190 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 139,301 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 137,109 miles

engine light on

Fail 5 Jul 2017 137,106 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 13 Jul 2016 132,998 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 132,998 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 128,278 miles

near side inner stop light not working

nearside rear inner side light not working

off side outer stop light not working

rear seat belts not tested because corresponding seats folded away

Pass 3 Jul 2014 123,174 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 115,951 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 107,966 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 100,540 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 91,364 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 76,648 miles

small amount of damage to screen(stone chips).

Pass 1 Sep 2008 58,597 miles

chip in n/s of windscreen

front brake pads appear slightly low

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 ZGC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 ZGC, 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 ZGC registered?

YA05 ZGC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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The MOT history for YA05 ZGC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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