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YD05 EJB

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,487 mi
Last recorded160,487 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 160,487 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 143,850 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 132,873 miles

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

nearside front brake rubbing slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2015 123,500 miles

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

Park brake only just pass 23%

Fail 2 Sep 2015 123,384 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm and inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Park brake only just pass 18%

engine oil on minimum

offside front tyre small cut in tread

Pass 10 Sep 2014 111,018 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

engine oil on minimum

Fail 10 Sep 2014 111,018 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

engine oil on minimum

Pass 21 Aug 2013 97,013 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 83,042 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 75,334 miles

Upper stop lamp partly not working

Pass 14 Oct 2010 67,506 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 56,268 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 38,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 26,602 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 EJB 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 85.7%.

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 EJB, 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 YD05 EJB registered?

YD05 EJB is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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