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YE05 ZBL

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

174,763 mi
Last recorded174,763 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 ZBL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 174,763 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 155,251 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 142,431 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 134,322 miles

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

under body covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2017 134,002 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Offside Rear additional side light not working

Offside Rear cut in tyre side wall

tyre pressure warning light indicates a fault

under body covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 114,966 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 114,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 89,720 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 77,021 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 68,745 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 58,196 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 48,812 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 41,796 miles

front and rear brake pads starting to get low.

Fail 26 May 2010 41,788 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front and rear brake pads starting to get low.

Pass 23 May 2009 34,311 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 26,618 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 ZBL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZBL, 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 ZBL registered?

YE05 ZBL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is YE05 ZBL safe to buy?

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