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YE05 VZK

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,776 mi
Last recorded188,776 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 VZK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 188,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 175,795 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 175,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Top mount loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2020 164,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferruals (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake has limited reverse travel indicating incorrect adjustment

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2020 164,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn also upper boot spilt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferruals (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake has limited reverse travel indicating incorrect adjustment

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2020 157,471 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 146,294 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 138,222 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 138,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 129,450 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 129,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 120,259 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 104,137 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 94,857 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 85,090 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 77,214 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 77,119 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 64,509 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 55,506 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 45,625 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 39,469 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 VZK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VZK, 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 VZK registered?

YE05 VZK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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