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YF05 PZD

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,529 mi
Last recorded120,529 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 PZD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 120,529 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. wheels (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 120,529 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. wheels (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 103,142 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 103,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 85,776 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 81,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 81,128 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 77,003 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 66,716 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 66,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 59,333 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 54,707 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 47,411 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 41,784 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,799 miles

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

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

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 PZD is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PZD, 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 PZD registered?

YF05 PZD is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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