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YJ54 BMG

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,195 mi
Last recorded132,195 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 BMG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 132,195 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 132,192 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 131,959 miles

PAS Slightly Noisy in Operation

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 131,212 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 131,212 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 128,310 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 128,310 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 122,014 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 112,261 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 101,949 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2016 101,946 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring broken at base of spring (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine oil level below minimum and engine leaking oil

Pass 2 May 2015 94,147 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 84,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 75,925 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 3 May 2013 75,925 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 14 May 2012 69,639 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 64,076 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 55,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Nov 2010 55,757 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 46,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2008 35,731 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 23,138 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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YJ54 BMG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YJ54 BMG, 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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YJ54 BMG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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