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YB05 JVF

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

165,142 mi
Last recorded165,142 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 JVF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 165,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear subframes showing corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2025 165,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear subframes showing corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2024 159,174 miles

Position lamp incorrect colour both fronts (4.2.3 (a) (i))

rear subframe and suspension arms showing corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2023 154,281 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 154,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 148,142 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

high level brake light not working

Fail 12 Aug 2022 148,102 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

high level brake light not working

Pass 20 Aug 2021 143,352 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 143,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken lower section part of spring missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stanchion tube bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stanchion tube bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

pad warning light on all pads ok

Pass 3 Aug 2020 136,583 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 136,580 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 124,720 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 121,884 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 116,313 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 103,505 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 99,092 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 92,488 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 92,488 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 83,612 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 71,121 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 55,750 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2012 55,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2011 42,716 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 37,381 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 31,631 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 23,367 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 23,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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YB05 JVF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YB05 JVF, 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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YB05 JVF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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