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YF05 OWO

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,123 mi
Last recorded115,123 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 115,123 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 115,123 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 110,416 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 107,012 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 103,734 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 103,734 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 99,283 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 94,560 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 94,559 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 87,882 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 77,793 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 67,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front getting low & perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 12 Nov 2014 64,183 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 64,183 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 58,374 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 58,374 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 53,854 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 53,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 48,341 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 42,744 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 35,272 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 27,253 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 OWO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OWO, 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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YF05 OWO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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