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YF05 PUA

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

103,770 mi
Last recorded103,770 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 PUA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 103,770 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 102,623 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 99,421 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 93,577 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 93,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 86,314 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 74,103 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 68,587 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 66,694 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 62,399 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 57,363 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 11 Jul 2015 50,776 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 46,254 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 41,330 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 37,079 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 37,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre has cut in side wall but not deep enough to reach tyre cords

rear brake pads just to wear low

Pass 9 May 2011 31,115 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

front bumper insecure accident damage

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 May 2010 26,764 miles

OSR tyre - cut outer wall.

Fail 19 May 2010 26,764 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

OSR tyre - cut outer wall.

Pass 8 May 2009 24,455 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 24,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

cut in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2008 20,333 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 14,914 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 PUA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PUA, 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 PUA registered?

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

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The MOT history for YF05 PUA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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