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YT05 YKN

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,699 mi
Last recorded150,699 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 YKN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 150,699 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

gerneral rust/corrosion to rear underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 19 Sep 2024 148,076 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 144,357 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 144,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 139,845 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 135,608 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 131,555 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 124,191 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 114,087 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 114,032 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 103,398 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 90,595 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 89,293 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 80,939 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 74,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 66,116 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 65,396 miles

Nearside front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 61,900 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 61,900 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 57,255 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 57,255 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 52,657 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 39,885 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,885 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 28,020 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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YT05 YKN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YT05 YKN, 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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YT05 YKN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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