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YH05 EWJ

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,932 mi
Last recorded130,932 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 EWJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 130,932 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jan 2021 130,829 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play VERY LOWER U J (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Window in an unacceptable condition TINT PEELING OFF /BUBBLING BAD VISIBILITY (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER VERY FRONT BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 125,420 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2018 119,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 116,090 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 110,689 miles

top and bittom guards

Pass 24 Jun 2015 103,412 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 97,067 miles

Emissions Only Just Met After Second Fast Idle Test

Engine Management Light Indicates A Fault

NSF Tyre Outer Edge Very Worn

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight Cracking On Fuel Cap Seal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2014 97,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Emissions Only Just Met After Second Fast Idle Test

Engine Management Light Indicates A Fault

NSF Tyre Outer Edge Very Worn

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Slight Cracking On Fuel Cap Seal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 86,634 miles

engine management light on.

Fail 17 Sep 2012 76,300 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 76,300 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 61,532 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 49,364 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 49,364 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 48,730 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 46,660 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 46,474 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 36,369 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 29,073 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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YH05 EWJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EWJ, 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 EWJ registered?

YH05 EWJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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