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YL05 ACV

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

192,735 mi
Last recorded192,735 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 ACV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 192,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 188,634 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 177,561 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 175,614 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 173,100 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 169,016 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside wiper arm catching on bonnet

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 169,016 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside wiper arm catching on bonnet

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 164,212 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 157,864 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 147,986 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 135,779 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 132,510 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 116,592 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

handbrake performance only just met

offside front brake has a slight bind

Pass 17 Nov 2014 104,051 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 93,655 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

SIDEWALLS PERISHED ON BOTH FRONT TYRES

Pass 14 Nov 2013 93,655 miles

SIDEWALLS PERISHED ON BOTH FRONT TYRES

Pass 4 Dec 2012 84,719 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 76,588 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 63,945 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 52,759 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 36,529 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 36,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YL05 ACV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YL05 ACV, 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 YL05 ACV registered?

YL05 ACV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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The MOT history for YL05 ACV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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