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YH05 EVR

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,087 mi
Last recorded166,087 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 EVR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 166,087 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 148,766 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 138,884 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe onto rear box split/blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear n/s/r and o/s/r bump stops worn.

Fail 20 Apr 2021 138,831 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe onto rear box split/blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear n/s/r and o/s/r bump stops worn.

Pass 28 Apr 2020 131,826 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 119,554 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 103,964 miles

Central Oil leak bottom of g/box /engine ()

engine manage ment light on

Pass 31 Mar 2017 91,177 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 88,739 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 84,437 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 84,437 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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Pass 7 Nov 2013 81,461 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 81,458 miles

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

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

FRONT & REAR TRACKING

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 76,147 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)

rear track

Fail 4 May 2012 76,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

rear track

Pass 27 Apr 2011 71,186 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 63,259 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 60,142 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 54,841 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre damaged in outer sidewall

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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YH05 EVR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YH05 EVR, 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 YH05 EVR registered?

YH05 EVR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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