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YF05 PLU

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,325 mi
Last recorded72,325 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 PLU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 72,325 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 72,325 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2021 63,946 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 63,608 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Nov 2019 63,334 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 62,531 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 58,284 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 55,961 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 55,961 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 51,094 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack

Fail 4 Dec 2015 51,094 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack

Pass 23 Dec 2014 47,546 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 41,329 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 41,329 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 25,905 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 24,468 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2010 21,543 miles

rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,272 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 14,497 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 10,748 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 PLU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PLU, 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 PLU registered?

YF05 PLU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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