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YB05 MVH

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

177,930 mi
Last recorded177,930 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 MVH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 177,930 miles

Front coil springs deteriorating

Front head light covers deteriorating

Nearside Front anti-roll bar link has slight play

Pass 13 Jun 2025 172,702 miles

Front head light covers deteriorating

coil springs deteriorating

Pass 20 Jun 2024 164,605 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 156,667 miles

Front discs deteriorating

Pass 30 May 2022 148,655 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 30 May 2022 148,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 19 May 2021 141,223 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 Jun 2020 135,481 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 126,575 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 118,873 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 118,873 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 112,935 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Undercovers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Apr 2016 104,385 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

objects removed from drivers view

Fail 27 Apr 2015 88,332 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 88,332 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Jun 2014 83,987 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 80,139 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 72,624 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 64,558 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 54,493 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 43,609 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 32,064 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 MVH is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MVH, 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 MVH registered?

YB05 MVH is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is YB05 MVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB05 MVH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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