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YB05 KBY

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

150,973 mi
Last recorded150,973 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 KBY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 150,973 miles

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

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))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 141,530 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 138,872 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 134,345 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has several small oil leaks! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system front pipe CLAMP is split/broken

front number plate is broken/damaged! advise replacement

Pass 28 Jan 2020 127,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 120,740 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 113,521 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 113,521 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 107,710 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requirements only just met (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 107,684 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 107,671 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel handbrake only just met Parking brake efficiency requirements (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 102,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 102,426 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure arm nut loose (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 95,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2013 87,667 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 81,877 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 67,483 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 55,940 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 48,363 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 34,753 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 22,459 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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YB05 KBY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YB05 KBY, 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 YB05 KBY registered?

YB05 KBY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 7 August 2005.

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