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YS05 RPZ

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

230,369 mi
Last recorded230,369 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 RPZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 230,369 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 230,364 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front 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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

T.P.M.S. lamp illuminated

Pass 5 Jan 2018 224,613 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 224,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 224,420 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 210,811 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 198,119 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 177,882 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 159,468 miles

both front back plates corroded and insecure at bases x2

front strutts getting soft in operation and dust covers insecure x2

rear no plate starting to contaminate

rear shockers getting soft and dust covers insecure x2

transfer box oil leak

travell on h/brake

Fail 11 Jun 2013 159,466 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front back plates corroded and insecure at bases x2

front strutts getting soft in operation and dust covers insecure x2

rear no plate starting to contaminate

rear shockers getting soft and dust covers insecure x2

transfer box oil leak

travell on h/brake

Pass 28 Jun 2012 139,858 miles

2x led lights on high level stop light not working

front brake discs corroded and front pads getting low

n/s/r tyre inner wall has a cut in it

slight chattering in front steering rack ends

slight roughness on n/s/r wheel bearing/brake

Fail 28 Jun 2012 139,858 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

2x led lights on high level stop light not working

front brake discs corroded and front pads getting low

n/s/r tyre inner wall has a cut in it

slight chattering in front steering rack ends

slight roughness on n/s/r wheel bearing/brake

Pass 9 Jun 2011 115,033 miles

handbrake slightly long

puncture warning light on

Pass 18 Jun 2010 93,352 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 93,201 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s front brake dust shield insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2009 75,854 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

minor cuts in n/s rear tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2009 75,854 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

minor cuts in n/s rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2008 50,258 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 50,258 miles

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

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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YS05 RPZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YS05 RPZ, 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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YS05 RPZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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