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YD05 MGS

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

126,592 mi
Last recorded126,592 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 MGS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2023 126,592 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 123,367 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 121,004 miles

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

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 31 Oct 2020 115,558 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 115,557 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 114,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 109,077 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 109,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 102,236 miles

Central Front Oil leak on engine ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 95,950 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 95,949 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 89,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing from front joints (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 89,335 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing from front joints (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 87,461 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 84,861 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 80,043 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 74,157 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 68,907 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 68,907 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 64,500 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 58,113 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 46,175 miles

front pads fairly low

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 MGS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MGS, 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 MGS registered?

YD05 MGS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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