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YX05 XZK

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,083 mi
Last recorded108,083 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 XZK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 108,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 104,441 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 100,685 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 97,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated was 16 P.S.I. (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front worn smooth to outer edge; poss close to cords; **Advise Att**

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Was 20 P.S.I. (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front slightly worn to edges

Fail 28 Oct 2019 97,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated was 16 P.S.I. (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front worn smooth to outer edge; poss close to cords; **Advise Att**

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Was 20 P.S.I. (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front slightly worn to edges

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 93,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre; worn smooth to outer edge

Fail 1 Nov 2018 93,444 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deterioated & lost reflectiveness... (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. will not go back and lock in place (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre; worn smooth to outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2017 88,626 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded & loosing reflectiveness.. (6.3.1d)

Rear Pads; appear low

Fail 3 Nov 2017 88,383 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded & loosing reflectiveness.. (6.3.1d)

Rear Pads; appear low

Pass 9 Nov 2016 82,439 miles

Central Rear Heat shield slightly loose

Nearside Front Tyre; tread low to inner edge & quite smooth to outer edge; & Heavily scuffed side wall; *Advise Att*

Nearside Rear Tyre; going smooth to inside; & Heavily scuffed side wall

Offside Front Tyre; tread getting low to far edges

Offside Rear Tyre; slightly worn to inside

Pass 6 Oct 2015 76,555 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Nearside Front tyre worn to outer edge and heavily scuffed side wall

Nearside Rear tyre, heavily scuffed sidewall slightly worn to inside and small deep cut in tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn to edges and cut in tread

Fail 1 Oct 2015 76,384 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure nut loose (2.4.G.1)

Centre exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Nearside Front tyre worn to outer edge and heavily scuffed side wall

Nearside Rear tyre, heavily scuffed sidewall slightly worn to inside and small deep cut in tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn to edges and cut in tread

Pass 6 Oct 2014 70,106 miles

N/S/F Tyre; worn to outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 70,078 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre; worn to outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 63,890 miles

appears to possibley have a minor leak at O/S/F shock

Pass 2 Oct 2012 57,388 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 49,476 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 42,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 33,356 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 22,937 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 XZK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YX05 XZK, 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 XZK registered?

YX05 XZK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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