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YG05 XEU

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,732 mi
Last recorded114,732 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 XEU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 114,732 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 107,123 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 91,921 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 May 2013 76,159 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

rear brake pads very low

Pass 2 May 2012 59,715 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 53,324 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 53,324 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 43,638 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 43,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre tread worn down to 2mm. [Dunlop SP Sport 01 235/50 X R18V]

Offside front tyre tread worn down to 2mm. [Dunlop SP Sport 01 235/50 X R18V]

Pass 30 Jul 2009 35,314 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 26,798 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 26,798 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake pads wearing thin.

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 XEU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG05 XEU, 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 YG05 XEU registered?

YG05 XEU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is YG05 XEU safe to buy?

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