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YU05 VWO

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

180,207 mi
Last recorded180,207 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 VWO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 180,207 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 155,478 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 155,478 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 132,942 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

airbag light intermittent fault

Pass 12 Jul 2022 122,400 miles

Brake pipes union at nearside rear (above axle) is corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Low oil and coolant levels

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Rear lights meet overall minimum requirements, and see stop lights op. also (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

SRS may have intermittent fault?

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 122,400 miles

Windscreen washer not working therefore unable to check wipers clearing. (To be checked at re-test) (3.5 (a))

Brake pipes union at nearside rear (above axle) is corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Low oil and coolant levels

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Rear lights meet overall minimum requirements, and see stop lights op. also (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

SRS may have intermittent fault?

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 116,419 miles

SRS may have intermittent defect?

Pass 23 Jul 2020 112,463 miles

TPMS, system light on

Pass 16 May 2019 106,726 miles

Engine oil level low

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

TPMS light on

Fail 15 May 2019 106,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Engine oil level low

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Increased wear- nearside front brake pad/s (compare offside front

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

TPMS light on

Pass 25 May 2018 102,350 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2017 96,510 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 96,510 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

TPMS warning light on

Pass 18 May 2016 91,222 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 91,221 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 84,656 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 73,042 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2013 58,193 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 47,204 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 39,485 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 34,044 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 27,737 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 20,885 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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YU05 VWO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YU05 VWO, 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 YU05 VWO registered?

YU05 VWO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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