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YC05 LMX

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

203,288 mi
Last recorded203,288 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 203,288 miles

Oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Dec 2016 181,552 miles

Front brake disc backing plates worn

Rear Bump stops perished

Pass 15 Dec 2015 159,652 miles

headlight deflectors fitted

plastic covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2014 138,978 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2013 114,817 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 100,067 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2012 78,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2011 56,645 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 53,301 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 43,153 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 43,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 33,512 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 28,446 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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YC05 LMX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YC05 LMX, 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 LMX registered?

YC05 LMX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is YC05 LMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC05 LMX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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