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YB05 LHN

2005 BMW X3

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,141 mi
Last recorded150,141 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 LHN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 150,141 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Transfer box prop shaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc back plate loose

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 132,728 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 113,812 miles

Nearside Front damage to wing

Nearside Rear damage to rear light cluster

Pass 4 Jan 2023 110,857 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2023 110,857 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 107,147 miles

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged.

Pass 6 Jan 2021 103,407 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 99,996 miles

Nearside Rear outer light lens cracked

Pass 3 Jan 2019 96,640 miles

advise handbrake requires adjustment/repair pass requirements only just met

Pass 4 Jan 2018 93,360 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 93,360 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 88,162 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 88,162 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement brakes binding on, on nearside front (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2016 82,109 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 76,426 miles

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

advise n/s mirror glass broken

Fail 2 Jan 2014 70,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 70,743 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 62,838 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 55,194 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 55,194 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 47,038 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 47,038 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 12 Jan 2010 38,520 miles

child seat fitted, n/s rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 27,995 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of rear adult belts.

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 LHN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB05 LHN registered?

YB05 LHN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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