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YE05 NDG

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

192,671 mi
Last recorded192,671 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 NDG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 192,671 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 192,671 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 189,008 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside wiper arm loose

nearside wiper smearing

Fail 26 Oct 2020 189,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside wiper arm loose

nearside wiper smearing

Pass 28 Oct 2019 182,277 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 182,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Oct 2018 172,487 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 163,443 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 156,731 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 144,359 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 132,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 117,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 99,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear tyres getting low in tread

Pass 21 Oct 2011 82,648 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

Pass 9 Oct 2010 66,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/front and o/s/rear tyres getting low in tread

poor image n/s headlamp

Pass 28 Oct 2009 48,686 miles

front tyres uneven wer low tread/possible front wheel alignment required

rear tyres uneven wear low tread

Pass 23 Oct 2008 39,555 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 27,765 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 27,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 NDG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NDG, 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 NDG registered?

YE05 NDG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is YE05 NDG safe to buy?

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