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YB05 LCY

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,560 mi
Last recorded141,560 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 LCY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 141,560 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 141,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 131,406 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 131,406 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 122,800 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside of vehicle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 117,655 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 108,500 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 102,904 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 95,349 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 85,575 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 74,338 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 65,676 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 61,138 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges and perishing.

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit and perishing.

front brake discs slightly pitted and worn.

Pass 28 Jul 2012 53,673 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 51,816 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2010 47,604 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 41,492 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 33,326 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)

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 LCY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LCY, 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 LCY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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