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YB05 RYT

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

169,340 mi
Last recorded169,340 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 RYT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 169,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 169,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 152,055 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 148,796 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 148,667 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

pad warning light on

Pass 17 Apr 2019 137,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 127,204 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 120,326 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 120,314 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 112,707 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 112,707 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 102,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front tyre treads low on edges

Fail 14 Dec 2013 97,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2013 97,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2012 79,977 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SWIVEL JOINTS

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE WET

Pass 30 Dec 2011 57,122 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 39,039 miles

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 27,301 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 14,085 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 RYT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RYT, 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 RYT registered?

YB05 RYT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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