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YP05 PTX

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

139,822 mi
Last recorded139,822 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 PTX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 139,822 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 139,822 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 135,133 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 123,617 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 122,464 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 122,464 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

tpms lamp illuminated

Pass 18 May 2020 118,080 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2020 118,080 miles

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

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

TPMS LIGHT INOPERATIVE

Pass 21 May 2019 112,771 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 112,771 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 106,265 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 101,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on LIMIT INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2017 101,647 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front on edges (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on LIMIT INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 98,144 miles

Nearside Front tyre bold on edges

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn/bold on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jul 2016 98,141 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 41% (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre bold on edges

Nearside Rear tyre bold on edges

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn/bold on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 94,981 miles

both front tyres bold on inner edges

nearside rear tyre bold/worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2014 90,972 miles

front wipers slightly smearing the screen

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 87,064 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 81,778 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 71,456 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 71,445 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 62,947 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 50,611 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 38,853 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 38,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 PTX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PTX, 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 PTX registered?

YP05 PTX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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