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YC05 WKF

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

184,627 mi
Last recorded184,627 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 184,627 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 176,934 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 169,542 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 162,602 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Upper Gearbox mounting defective Rear Differential (Rear upper mount ) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2022 155,915 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 155,905 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 149,125 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 142,535 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 142,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 132,629 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 128,453 miles

off side front suspension level sensor link rod broken

Fail 15 Jan 2018 128,453 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

front brake pads worn uneven

off side front suspension level sensor link rod broken

Pass 15 Oct 2016 125,421 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 117,423 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 108,148 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 96,900 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 96,900 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 89,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2013 89,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2012 78,825 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 78,825 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 69,318 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 61,718 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 52,556 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 45,078 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 WKF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WKF, 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 WKF registered?

YC05 WKF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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