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YF05 PKD

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,653 mi
Last recorded131,653 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 131,653 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre wall perishing

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 131,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer tyre wall perishing

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 125,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Drop link. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 120,426 miles

Advise both front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 114,452 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 110,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 2 Oct 2013 88,601 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 85,802 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 84,920 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 73,028 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 73,028 miles

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

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

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 59,428 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 59,428 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 45,007 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 PKD is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PKD, 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 PKD registered?

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

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