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YE05 VRT

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,123 mi
Last recorded99,123 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 VRT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 99,123 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 99,123 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 90,566 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 90,566 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 80,940 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 72,514 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 72,514 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 69,796 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 69,764 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 67,427 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 64,040 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 64,038 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 59,318 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 54,220 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 54,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 48,983 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 43,937 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 39,173 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 24 Mar 2010 32,295 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 32,295 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 26,981 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 21,483 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 VRT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YE05 VRT, 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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YE05 VRT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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