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YX05 MLL

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,354 mi
Last recorded137,354 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 MLL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 137,354 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2024 137,353 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2023 132,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Scuffed on Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2023 132,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Scuffed on Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2022 125,911 miles

Front Registration Plate Cracked

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 120,653 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 109,505 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 106,093 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 106,080 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 97,339 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 97,335 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 87,079 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

white smoke

Pass 16 Jun 2015 79,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 75,640 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 68,809 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 53,098 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2010 45,969 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 41,417 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 28,183 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 16,969 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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YX05 MLL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YX05 MLL, 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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YX05 MLL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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