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YD05 BST

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,000 mi
Last recorded150,000 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 BST
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 150,000 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 145,636 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 145,136 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 129,197 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertray insecure

Fail 12 Feb 2016 129,197 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertray insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2015 117,590 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 105,718 miles

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)

all four tyres perishing

Pass 8 Feb 2013 92,178 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 79,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2011 71,138 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 60,089 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 60,082 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 45,776 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 35,403 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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YD05 BST is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YD05 BST, 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 YD05 BST registered?

YD05 BST is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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