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YX05 VTE

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

151,604 mi
Last recorded151,604 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 151,604 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 146,095 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 130,319 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 113,613 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seats fitted to rear passenger seats not allowing full inspection of a adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2015 100,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 91,512 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2013 82,057 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 82,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front 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 28 Apr 2012 76,749 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag w/light on

Pass 11 May 2011 70,152 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 70,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 63,075 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 55,616 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 3 May 2008 46,053 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 May 2007 38,168 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 VTE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VTE, 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 YX05 VTE registered?

YX05 VTE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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