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YD05 XXZ

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

107,107 mi
Last recorded107,107 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 107,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 Mar 2022 99,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 99,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 88,433 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 79,285 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 73,963 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 69,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting foremost nearing excessive (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting foremost nearing excessive (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

engine & gearbox oil leak

windscreen wipers poor/smeary

Pass 25 Apr 2017 66,544 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 63,004 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 58,305 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 51,817 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 46,131 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 40,786 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 35,581 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 29,985 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 24,852 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 20,939 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 XXZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XXZ, 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 XXZ registered?

YD05 XXZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YD05 XXZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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