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YP05 PSU

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

173,406 mi
Last recorded173,406 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 PSU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2024 173,406 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 167,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle bush prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear tyres worn low on inside edges

Fail 13 Nov 2023 167,883 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle bush prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear tyres worn low on inside edges

Pass 5 Nov 2022 161,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle bush prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 161,232 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush BOTH SIDE (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle bush prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 148,161 miles

General corrosion underneath

Pass 28 Oct 2020 145,717 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 141,783 miles

BOTH FRONT suspension, Front lower arm bushes have slight play detected

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - also starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulder - also starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 141,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower, rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower, rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOTH FRONT suspension, Front lower arm bushes have slight play detected

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - also starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulder - also starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 135,636 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 130,396 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 130,394 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front clamp broken (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 125,601 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 121,616 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 116,165 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2013 108,752 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 101,573 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 94,958 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 94,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 88,043 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 75,769 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 61,659 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 43,987 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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YP05 PSU 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 73.9%.

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 YP05 PSU, 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 YP05 PSU registered?

YP05 PSU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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