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YC05 GBE

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

179,013 mi
Last recorded179,013 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 GBE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 179,013 miles

Under vehicle and brake pipes starting to corrode. Osf bottom ball joint has slight play.

Pass 10 Jun 2020 174,979 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 174,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 168,320 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 168,149 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front coil spring not aligned correctly in spring cup

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

Offside Front coil spring not aligned correctly in spring cup

Pass 18 Apr 2018 161,866 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 155,196 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 148,194 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 148,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 141,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 141,635 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 133,317 miles

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)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 133,317 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 127,738 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 127,738 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 115,700 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Apr 2012 115,700 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 105,573 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 105,573 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 96,435 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 96,398 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 86,840 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 79,360 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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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YC05 GBE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 YC05 GBE, 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 YC05 GBE registered?

YC05 GBE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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