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YS05 VBX

2005 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,039 mi
Last recorded145,039 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 VBX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 145,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 132,408 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 127,153 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 123,696 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 118,798 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 109,560 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 97,216 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 87,636 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 77,367 miles

Nearside rear bump stop torn

Fail 13 Oct 2014 77,367 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear bump stop torn

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 63,233 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 47,457 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 47,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 32,743 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 29,871 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 22,387 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 16,382 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 12,289 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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YS05 VBX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YS05 VBX, 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 YS05 VBX registered?

YS05 VBX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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