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YD05 ZVS

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,103 mi
Last recorded108,103 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 ZVS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 108,103 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 102,000 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 98,908 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 98,732 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 92,969 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 92,953 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 87,916 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 87,888 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 80,667 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 68,173 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 68,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 52,058 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 52,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 34,725 miles

slight cut in o/s/f tyre wall

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 24,857 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 20,973 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 16,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 14,272 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 11,604 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 ZVS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ZVS, 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 ZVS registered?

YD05 ZVS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is YD05 ZVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD05 ZVS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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