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YD05 NRM

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

202,090 mi
Last recorded202,090 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 NRM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2026 202,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 191,397 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 177,668 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 171,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 171,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 160,480 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 160,478 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tyre pressure monitor lamp on

Pass 25 Aug 2021 151,973 miles

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

Offside Front engine bay exhaust blowing

Pass 25 Aug 2020 140,571 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 131,012 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 120,755 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 113,287 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Aug 2017 113,287 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Aug 2016 104,561 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 104,557 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s on edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 94,218 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 85,444 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 84,863 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 84,863 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 72,866 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 72,866 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 61,335 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 55,776 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 52,394 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 52,394 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 38,378 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 25,179 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 19,030 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 NRM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YD05 NRM, 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 NRM registered?

YD05 NRM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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