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YB05 KKV

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

187,314 mi
Last recorded187,314 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 KKV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 187,314 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 187,296 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 184,953 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 184,952 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 182,802 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2019 179,040 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 173,321 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 173,304 miles

Central Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 161,728 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 161,728 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 149,834 miles

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' drivers side into swept area at bottom corner but not effectng vision (8.3.1d)

rear pads wearing low

Fail 12 Feb 2016 149,834 miles

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' drivers side into swept area at bottom corner but not effectng vision (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear pads wearing low

Fail 13 Feb 2015 128,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 128,478 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 109,833 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

slight smoke from exhaust on idle and turbo whistle on road test for emission

Fail 13 Feb 2014 109,833 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

slight smoke from exhaust on idle and turbo whistle on road test for emission

Pass 11 Feb 2013 91,277 miles

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

rear coil springs bottom ends broken,springs are still in location points

Fail 5 Jan 2012 72,616 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

flat tyre light indicated

Pass 5 Jan 2012 72,616 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

flat tyre light indicated

Pass 3 Nov 2010 58,565 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 48,272 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 48,219 miles

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

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

crack to front number plate

Pass 9 Aug 2008 37,583 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 KKV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 KKV, 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 KKV registered?

YB05 KKV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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