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YB05 ZNE

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

183,276 mi
Last recorded183,276 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 ZNE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 183,276 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2023 169,240 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 155,760 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 148,341 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 146,266 miles

child seats fitted to rear, unable to check seat belts properly-front brake pads wearing low-o/s/f suspension arm has slight play-o/s/r coil spring corroded-n/s/f anti roll bar link boot deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2018 138,102 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 130,291 miles

front pads wearing low-o/s/f link slight play and boot deteriated

Pass 31 Aug 2016 117,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone/brake reaction arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone/brake reaction arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 99,099 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2014 82,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 68,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2012 53,788 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 46,220 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,579 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 31,428 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 31,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 22,149 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2008 22,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZNE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZNE, 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 ZNE registered?

YB05 ZNE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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