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YB05 NPN

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

192,047 mi
Last recorded192,047 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 NPN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 192,047 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s and o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 192,047 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s and o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 181,892 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 174,371 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s and o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 165,534 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 152,247 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 141,150 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 129,602 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 117,799 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 107,624 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 87,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 72,015 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2010 60,074 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 48,693 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 35,824 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 NPN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 NPN, 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 NPN registered?

YB05 NPN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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