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YLZ 3421

2005 BMW X3

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

186,567 mi
Last recorded186,567 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLZ 3421
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 186,567 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 184,321 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Chassis/subframes corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2023 183,518 miles

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

Rear differential may have an internal fault

surface rust developing on front and rear suspension components

Pass 13 Jun 2022 180,875 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus tread near legal limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 180,691 miles

handbrake weak

oil and water leak

Pass 15 Feb 2018 180,014 miles

handbrake weak

oil and water leak

Pass 13 Feb 2017 174,157 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 167,520 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 167,518 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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YLZ 3421 is a 2005 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YLZ 3421, 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 YLZ 3421 registered?

YLZ 3421 is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is YLZ 3421 safe to buy?

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