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YM05 CXX

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,128 mi
Last recorded128,128 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 CXX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 128,128 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 124,031 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 120,734 miles

rear shocker outer covers insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2018 119,589 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount corroded and strut damper rod corroded

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

Offside Front strut top mount corroded and strut damper rod corroded

both rear shocker outer covers insecure

Fail 31 Jul 2018 119,589 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount corroded and strut damper rod corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front strut top mount corroded and strut damper rod corroded

both rear shocker outer covers insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2017 92,110 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 53,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 84,267 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 77,181 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 56,375 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 50,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 30,865 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 28,864 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 28,864 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 27,767 miles

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

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

advise replace tyres asap

Pass 14 Aug 2009 24,225 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 24,220 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

emissions visual only

Pass 10 Jul 2008 18,348 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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YM05 CXX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YM05 CXX, 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 YM05 CXX registered?

YM05 CXX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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