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YB05 KXH

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,759 mi
Last recorded146,759 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 KXH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 146,759 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 146,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 139,302 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 126,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 May 2017 126,344 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 115,919 miles

NSF TYRE BOLD OUTER EDGE(235/55/17)

REAR TYRES BOLD INNER EDGES

Pass 25 Feb 2015 110,081 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 102,726 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 95,480 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 95,480 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2012 89,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 75,918 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 75,918 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 61,999 miles

nearside front inner brake pad worn

nearside front seat belt worn

nearside rear inner brake pad worn

offside front inner brake pad worn

offside rear inner brake pad worn

Fail 6 Sep 2010 61,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front brake pads worn

nearside front seat belt worn

nearside rear brake pads worn

offside front brake pads worn

offside rear brake pads worn

Pass 15 Sep 2009 45,395 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 44,260 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 35,051 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 KXH is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KXH, 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 KXH is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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