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YB05 MWC

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,615 mi
Last recorded146,615 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 MWC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 146,615 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 146,584 miles

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 139,433 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 139,433 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 134,466 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 129,153 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 123,781 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jul 2018 118,184 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 116,122 miles

tyre monitor system light on

Fail 16 Jun 2017 116,122 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyre monitor system light on

Pass 18 Jun 2016 107,224 miles

Offside Rear Inner side light dull

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2015 99,109 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 90,623 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 78,593 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 58,520 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 35,435 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 30,378 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 27,727 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 27,727 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 24,286 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 MWC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MWC, 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 MWC registered?

YB05 MWC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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