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YM05 CZV

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

131,189 mi
Last recorded131,189 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2024 131,189 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

eml warning lamp does not illuminate

Pass 12 Jul 2023 125,603 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 120,435 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 120,435 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 116,107 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 111,316 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 111,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 80,823 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 95,863 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2017 95,839 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 95,744 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 95,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 91,918 miles

tyre treads wearing low

front pads and discs wearing low

Pass 15 Jul 2015 85,500 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 80,152 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 74,246 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 68,901 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 63,772 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 63,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 57,730 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 53,139 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 20 Jul 2009 53,089 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2008 41,534 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 23 Jun 2008 41,534 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

offside front tyre worn on edges

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 CZV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 CZV, 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 CZV registered?

YM05 CZV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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