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YC05 LNF

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,831 mi
Last recorded187,831 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 LNF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 187,831 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 176,239 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 164,583 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 152,915 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 152,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2019 147,934 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 138,610 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 138,610 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 128,877 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 123,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2014 118,319 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 113,118 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 108,269 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 108,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 104,345 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 104,339 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2011 99,411 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 99,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 86,734 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 May 2009 75,315 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 75,315 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 62,163 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 LNF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YC05 LNF, 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 LNF registered?

YC05 LNF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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The MOT history for YC05 LNF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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