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YS05 VCG

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

84,644 mi
Last recorded84,644 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 VCG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 84,644 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 81,306 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 72,172 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 71,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 70,674 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 69,158 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 67,872 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 67,030 miles

signs of oil leaks on engine / advise to steam clean / further check

underside / steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2018 64,048 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 64,047 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 61,283 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side front top mounts (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side front (2.4.G.2)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine and under body covers fotted

parking brake performance low

Pass 29 Jan 2016 58,712 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side front (2.4.G.2)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2016 58,711 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side front (2.4.G.2)

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2015 56,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can't check sills fully kit fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2015 56,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can't check sills fully kit fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2014 52,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

can't check sills fully kit fitted

near side front tyre perished

Fail 1 Feb 2014 52,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

can't check sills fully kit fitted

near side front tyre perished

Pass 2 Feb 2013 49,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres perished

can't check sills fully kit fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2012 46,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres badley perished

can't check sills fully kit fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2011 42,771 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

all 4 tyres perished

can't check bearings fully 4x4

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine and underbody covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2011 42,771 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

all 4 tyres perished

can't check bearings fully 4x4

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2010 39,135 miles

can't check bearings fully 4x4

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine and underbody covers fitted

rear no plate deteriorated slightley

Pass 26 Jan 2009 35,608 miles

all 4 tyres perished

can't check bearings fully 4x4

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2008 31,650 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 31,650 miles

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

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 VCG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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