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YB05 KLJ

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

186,045 mi
Last recorded186,045 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 KLJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 186,045 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced 3rd brake light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 176,044 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced 3rd brake light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 175,686 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 163,859 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jul 2018 163,844 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jun 2017 145,061 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

offside front brake back plate insecure

Fail 21 Jun 2017 145,032 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

offside front brake back plate insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2016 133,597 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 133,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 121,619 miles

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

Non approved tyres fitted.

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 121,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

4WD lamp illuminated.

Engine oil leak onto exhaust.

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

Non approved tyres fitted.

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 108,609 miles

4 x 4 light illuminated on dash

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2014 108,609 miles

4 x 4 light illuminated on dash

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 96,444 miles

oil leak (dripping on to lower engine undertray

Pass 11 Jul 2012 84,836 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 84,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 71,698 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 71,698 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 KLJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KLJ, 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 KLJ registered?

YB05 KLJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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