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YF05 VKS

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

153,953 mi
Last recorded153,953 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 153,953 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 153,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 153,293 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 150,105 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 144,150 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 144,143 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 138,299 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 132,678 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 132,678 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 128,343 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 123,341 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 116,001 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 116,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 108,027 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 546,384 miles

Nearside 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 27 Aug 2014 90,177 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 84,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 79,635 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 79,621 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2011 73,892 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 73,892 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 67,862 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 55,130 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 41,683 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 27,557 miles

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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 VKS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VKS, 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 VKS registered?

YF05 VKS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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