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YM05 TNE

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

149,433 mi
Last recorded149,433 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 149,433 miles

rear tyres wearing inner both sides

windscreen crack developing center upper

Pass 8 Oct 2024 142,872 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 142,872 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2023 140,493 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 139,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 137,134 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 137,134 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 134,323 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 131,045 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 126,334 miles

2 rear tyres near legal limits

Pass 5 Oct 2017 119,940 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 110,993 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 103,535 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 99,510 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perrished in tread

Pass 1 May 2013 97,652 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 97,652 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 74,285 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2011 51,830 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)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 49,505 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 49,505 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 43,471 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 39,459 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 39,440 miles

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

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 TNE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 TNE, 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 TNE registered?

YM05 TNE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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