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YG05 OVP

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,547 mi
Last recorded111,547 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 OVP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 111,547 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play dust cover also deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake recording lower reading than ns

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on limit --replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 109,005 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Handbrake not working as well Caliper problem.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 105,598 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 101,021 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 97,629 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks on the inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks on the inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 93,464 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 85,738 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 78,253 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 70,101 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 67,179 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise ecu light on

advise engine covers,under trays and sill covers

Pass 29 May 2015 58,184 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 55,203 miles

n/s/f tyre poor cracks in tread & outer wall

o/s/f tyre poor cracks in tread outer wall

Pass 29 May 2013 53,211 miles

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

o/s/r tyre low small cuts in tread & nail

Fail 24 May 2013 53,180 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r tyre low small cuts in tread & nail

Pass 16 May 2012 49,796 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 47,123 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 44,349 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 44,349 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 40,319 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 31,128 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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YG05 OVP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YG05 OVP, 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 YG05 OVP registered?

YG05 OVP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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