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YE05 KNB

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

105,659 mi
Last recorded105,659 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 KNB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 105,659 miles

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Pass 3 Oct 2025 98,903 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 92,320 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 83,261 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 83,261 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2022 82,908 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 80,503 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approaching wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 78,136 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 2 May 2019 74,232 miles

Central transfer box mounting bush slightly worn

Front Upper offside and nearside top strut mounts slightly corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 69,011 miles

Front prop shaft universal joint excess play

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 63,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 57,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 54,251 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 50,608 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 45,760 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 41,590 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 39,222 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 33,288 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 25,680 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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YE05 KNB is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YE05 KNB, 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 YE05 KNB registered?

YE05 KNB is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is YE05 KNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE05 KNB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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