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YF05 RUH

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

144,367 mi
Last recorded144,367 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 RUH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 144,367 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 132,546 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 132,544 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 126,395 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 121,253 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 110,467 miles

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

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

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))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 99,818 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 89,492 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 70,668 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 13,225 miles

advise rear pads 3mm

Pass 13 Jun 2013 60,818 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 55,692 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 49,782 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 40,508 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 40,486 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 31,316 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges.

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 22,771 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 RUH is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RUH, 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 RUH registered?

YF05 RUH is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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