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YB05 LFG

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,183 mi
Last recorded116,183 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 LFG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 116,183 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 115,658 miles

front and rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2021 114,306 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2021 114,306 miles

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2020 112,841 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2019 108,902 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Parking brake performance only just met.

Pass 26 Sep 2018 104,570 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 99,155 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Sep 2017 99,073 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 95,854 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 95,854 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 87,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2015 87,973 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 80,225 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 80,225 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 72,895 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 72,887 miles

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

nail in n/s/f tyre and in poor condition

sidewall damage to n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2012 67,687 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 67,687 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 58,638 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 58,638 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 46,461 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 46,461 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 37,532 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 37,532 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 31,126 miles

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

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

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

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 LFG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LFG, 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 LFG registered?

YB05 LFG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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