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YC05 YYL

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

174,823 mi
Last recorded174,823 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 174,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 167,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 166,982 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 159,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake discs shield loose

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 155,085 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 153,320 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 149,768 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 146,005 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 146,005 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 140,852 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 135,019 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 127,053 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 119,160 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 109,599 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 100,166 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 81,802 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 63,745 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 37,220 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 26,559 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 YYL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YYL, 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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YC05 YYL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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