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YB05 KGK

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,887 mi
Last recorded155,887 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 KGK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 155,887 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2016 144,015 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 131,652 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all: slightly (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17%

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1a)

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

undercarriage trays / sill guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Fail 26 Oct 2015 131,368 miles

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

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

100 / 180+F

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all: slightly (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1a)

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

undercarriage trays / sill guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 7 Nov 2014 117,551 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays / heat sheilds / sill guards / splash guards obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

light corrosion to some underbody components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 97,733 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 97,724 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 88,278 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 88,278 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 76,992 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 64,200 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 46,511 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 32,745 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 KGK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KGK, 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 KGK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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