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YR05 ETE

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,696 mi
Last recorded143,696 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 ETE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 143,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2024 143,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 143,682 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

entire under body is covered in oil

head lamp lens deteriorated need to clean and polish

n/s/f shock oil leak

o/s/r tyer very near limit also Nail

strong advise to adjust parking brake

wipers not tested

Pass 5 Nov 2022 130,158 miles

LowerEngine oily and part exhaust oily

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield worn and part dropped

Pass 27 Oct 2021 119,727 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 119,028 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 119,028 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2020 116,917 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 116,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 108,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235x50x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255x45x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 100,461 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 94,031 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 9,109 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 91,097 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 87,459 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 80,497 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 74,181 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 67,880 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 63,505 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 60,099 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 46,857 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 33,219 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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YR05 ETE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YR05 ETE, 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 YR05 ETE registered?

YR05 ETE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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