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YK05 YNJ

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

234,378 mi
Last recorded234,378 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 YNJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 234,378 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 234,333 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 220,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 208,780 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 195,661 miles

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

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

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

Rear ride height sensor linkage defective

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 195,660 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Rear ride height sensor linkage defective

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 179,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 164,493 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 148,599 miles

Nearside Front head light washer not working.

Fail 30 Nov 2018 148,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front head light washer not working.

Pass 4 Dec 2017 142,372 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 128,037 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 128,037 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 113,821 miles

child seat fitted this belt not checked

items removed from windscreen before test conducted

Fail 13 Jan 2016 113,821 miles

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

child seat fitted this belt not checked

items removed from windscreen before test conducted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 91,055 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 75,183 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 53,435 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 45,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Mar 2011 44,682 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2010 33,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 Feb 2010 33,077 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 29,260 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 29,055 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 18,285 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 13,800 miles

discs slightly scored due to be in stood

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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YK05 YNJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YK05 YNJ, 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 YK05 YNJ registered?

YK05 YNJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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