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YR05 ETL

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,246 mi
Last recorded139,246 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 ETL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 139,246 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 130,519 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 120,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2013 110,968 miles

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

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

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

Rear washer not working

Pass 15 May 2012 100,437 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 88,989 miles

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

O/S Bonnet catch will not shut without intervention - new catch may be required

Oil leak - requires investigation

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

Recomend brake fluid changed (0.5% H2o)

Recomend tracking checked asap

Pass 19 May 2010 79,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under tray damaged.

Pass 19 May 2009 68,968 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 57,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 16 May 2008 57,101 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 ETL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ETL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR05 ETL registered?

YR05 ETL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is YR05 ETL safe to buy?

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