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YB05 KTC

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

178,324 mi
Last recorded178,324 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 178,324 miles

Under vehicle corroded. All brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 6 Oct 2020 170,114 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns/os (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 158,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 158,093 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 149,483 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 149,461 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 144,018 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit omly 2.5 mm tread left (4.1.E.1)

back plate on o/s/f brake loose

heat shield loose under vehicle

Fail 27 Sep 2017 144,018 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit omly 2.5 mm tread left (4.1.E.1)

back plate on o/s/f brake loose

heat shield loose under vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2016 138,901 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 128,160 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 117,994 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 106,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 96,704 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 84,905 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 68,368 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 56,084 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 45,589 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 KTC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 KTC, 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 KTC registered?

YB05 KTC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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