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YF05 YUJ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,887 mi
Last recorded146,887 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 146,887 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 139,125 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 128,113 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 128,113 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 114,612 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 108,839 miles

F. 235/50/R18/97V. 5 & 3mm.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

R. 255/45/ZR18/99W. 6 & 6mm

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 101,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 96,565 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 89,962 miles

NSF tyre cracking around tread blocks

Pass 24 Nov 2010 84,588 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 84,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 82,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

4 x 4 warning light on

coolant warning light on

front discs lipped

oil level on min

unable to clearly see innedr front pads but look low

unable to clearly see rear springs

Pass 4 Jul 2009 76,863 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 76,857 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 67,382 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 67,292 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 YUJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YUJ, 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 YUJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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