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YF05 PWZ

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,997 mi
Last recorded149,997 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 149,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 149,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 149,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 137,832 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 126,948 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are currently on 2mm with edge wear also (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in windscreen centre not affecting drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 115,341 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 104,712 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 93,330 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 81,177 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 81,176 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 79,544 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 75,934 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 75,934 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 67,214 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 59,712 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 51,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windows Tinted

Pass 10 Feb 2010 43,998 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 43,998 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 39,378 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 34,631 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 PWZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 PWZ, 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 PWZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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