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YC05 UDE

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

84,007 mi
Last recorded84,007 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 UDE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 84,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 78,301 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 78,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 75,006 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 75,006 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 69,907 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 67,096 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 67,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2021 58,073 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 53,566 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 51,399 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 46,590 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 46,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 46,087 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 46,087 miles

Lower Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 45,683 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 45,683 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 44,075 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 42,677 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 40,888 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 40,842 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Electric Window Not Working.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 38,671 miles

Passenger Front Electric Window Not Operating.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 36,553 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 33,819 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Outer Edges.

Both Rear Tyre Tread Depths 3mm, Minimum Legal Tread Limit 1.6mm.

Offside Rear Brake Pad Warning Wire Not Connected.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 30,397 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 27,047 miles

Front Brake Pads Close To Minimum Thickness.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 22,624 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 UDE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 UDE, 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 UDE registered?

YC05 UDE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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