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YL05 YHJ

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

136,815 mi
Last recorded136,815 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 YHJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 136,815 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 134,582 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 134,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 123,739 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 117,774 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 102,044 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 92,947 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 92,848 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 85,260 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 82,068 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 78,237 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 78,237 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 74,852 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 70,399 miles

smoke reading 0.00

Fail 27 Jul 2016 70,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

smoke reading 0.00

Pass 27 Jul 2015 66,424 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 60,983 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 54,829 miles

No emissions test results - unable to obtain metered smoke reading

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 50,535 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 50,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 45,859 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 41,696 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 36,161 miles

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

hand brake travel

Fail 24 Jul 2008 27,837 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 27,837 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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YL05 YHJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YL05 YHJ, 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 YHJ registered?

YL05 YHJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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