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YF05 ORZ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

181,214 mi
Last recorded181,214 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 ORZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 181,214 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 176,359 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 176,314 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 163,511 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 148,524 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 119,808 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 119,808 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 101,906 miles

Several small stone chips (approx 20-30) all over the windscreen affecting the general condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 101,876 miles

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

Several small stone chips (approx 20-30) all over the windscreen affecting the general condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 101,487 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 82,830 miles

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

both front tyres flat

both front tyres worn inner and outter edges

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2011 80,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise nsr tyre showing signs of ageing on inner sidewall

Pass 27 Jul 2010 63,008 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 63,008 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 52,233 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 37,537 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 ORZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YF05 ORZ, 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 ORZ registered?

YF05 ORZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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