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YC05 WJE

2005 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

245,225 mi
Last recorded245,225 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 WJE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 245,225 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 245,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 235,052 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 225,516 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 214,355 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 206,335 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 206,287 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 200,583 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 185,866 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 185,866 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 170,731 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 154,820 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 142,100 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 134,054 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 127,063 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 126,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 112,797 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)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 99,357 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 84,502 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 67,423 miles

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

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

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

engine undertray fitted

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

vehicle inspected whilst wet

Pass 3 Apr 2009 55,482 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear diff oil leak

Pass 6 May 2008 41,962 miles

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

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

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 WJE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC05 WJE registered?

YC05 WJE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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