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YT05 YTY

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,839 mi
Last recorded131,839 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 131,839 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 131,733 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 131,733 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 131,141 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 131,141 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2015 128,382 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 119,451 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 110,530 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 100,215 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 100,215 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 88,825 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 88,825 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 71,745 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 55,045 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 37,883 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 21,661 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 YTY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT05 YTY registered?

YT05 YTY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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