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YF05 BBX

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,959 mi
Last recorded118,959 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 BBX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 118,959 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 118,950 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 114,759 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 109,804 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 103,329 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light boot mounted (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 103,329 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light boot mounted (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 99,253 miles

cat efficiency poor. cut in n/s/r tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2022 99,253 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

cat efficiency poor. cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2021 94,046 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 92,593 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 92,591 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 89,244 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 84,980 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 81,440 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 77,809 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 73,647 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 64,689 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 64,786 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 56,567 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 51,847 miles

Front and rear discs pitted

Pass 5 May 2011 46,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre slight cracking in treads & wearing on outer edge.

Pass 5 May 2011 46,834 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side front tyre slight cracking in treads

Pass 18 May 2010 42,834 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 40,840 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 38,263 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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YF05 BBX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF05 BBX, 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 YF05 BBX registered?

YF05 BBX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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