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YM05 CYO

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,437 mi
Last recorded135,437 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 CYO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 135,437 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 135,437 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 131,269 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 127,292 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 120,662 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2020 113,405 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 104,161 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 93,103 miles

Emission to clean

Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vechicle components

Pass 11 Mar 2016 76,975 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 76,975 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 73,277 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 68,491 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 63,375 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 55,189 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,335 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 41,270 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 41,267 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 33,960 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 33,950 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 27,097 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 CYO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CYO, 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 CYO registered?

YM05 CYO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is YM05 CYO safe to buy?

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