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YR05 TZY

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

112,010 mi
Last recorded112,010 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 TZY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 112,010 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 112,001 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 111,912 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 110,137 miles

Front And Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2015 105,458 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 95,069 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 95,069 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 84,437 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 77,634 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 77,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 67,008 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 58,369 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2010 58,073 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 45,242 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,135 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 TZY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TZY, 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 TZY registered?

YR05 TZY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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