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YT05 VOF

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,704 mi
Last recorded133,704 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 VOF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2025 133,704 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion Through Out Under Body , Braking And All Suspension Components

Engine , Under Body And Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Engine Management Light On

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 132,444 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 132,435 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 129,112 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 129,111 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 122,197 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 122,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 119,294 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 115,636 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 115,636 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 114,561 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 114,561 miles

Brake fluid contaminated dirty in colour (1.8 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 113,515 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 112,529 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2017 112,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 107,817 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 99,095 miles

scrathes in front windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2014 90,791 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

scrathes in front windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2013 83,610 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 70,456 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 56,583 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 41,083 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 34,976 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 34,976 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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YT05 VOF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YT05 VOF, 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 YT05 VOF registered?

YT05 VOF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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