MOT Status
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84,644 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
signs of oil leaks on engine / advise to steam clean / further check
underside / steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
can't check bearings fully 4x4
can't check sills fully kit fitted
engine and underbody covers fitted
rear no plate deteriorated slightley
all 4 tyres perished
can't check bearings fully 4x4
can't check sills fully kit fitted
engine and underbody covers fitted
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was YS05 VCG registered?
YS05 VCG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 June 2005.
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