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YEZ 6097

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,286 mi
Last recorded131,286 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEZ 6097
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2026 131,286 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 127,814 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 123,626 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 121,553 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 114,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 114,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2009 16,613 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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YEZ 6097 is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YEZ 6097, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YEZ 6097 registered?

YEZ 6097 is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is YEZ 6097 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEZ 6097 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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