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YF05 OTE

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

183,196 mi
Last recorded183,196 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 OTE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 183,196 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 177,436 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 177,436 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 169,260 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 161,445 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear parking brake effort low 17%

Pass 7 Jan 2019 153,331 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 143,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 143,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 135,343 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly affecting pattern (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 127,757 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 121,810 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 116,597 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside parking brake very noisy when operated

Pass 27 Sep 2012 110,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 105,437 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 105,437 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 99,660 miles

Nearside 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)

osf tyre wearing on edges

Fail 3 Sep 2010 99,660 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

front brake discs rusty

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

osf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2010 89,935 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 89,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 50,234 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 28,555 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 OTE 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 76.2%.

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 OTE, 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 YF05 OTE registered?

YF05 OTE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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