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YM05 AXR

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

172,743 mi
Last recorded172,743 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 AXR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 172,743 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 162,439 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 152,401 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 138,340 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 136,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 136,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 133,153 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 133,153 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 129,076 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 118,544 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 118,542 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 104,562 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 104,560 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 94,389 miles

Front Oil leak old oil leak

Front Under guards fitted obscuring some suspension components

Fail 30 Mar 2017 94,389 miles

Front Oil leak old oil leak

Front Under guards fitted obscuring some suspension components

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 86,547 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 82,415 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 75,470 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 69,287 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 62,883 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 56,493 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 50,094 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 42,789 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 34,146 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 34,146 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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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YM05 AXR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc 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 YM05 AXR, 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 YM05 AXR registered?

YM05 AXR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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