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YX05 XZU

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,030 mi
Last recorded134,030 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 134,030 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 128,962 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 128,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 122,236 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 116,881 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 111,451 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (3.5.1g)

N/s/f drive shaft removed no 4x4

Fail 1 Aug 2016 111,451 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (3.5.1g)

N/s/f drive shaft removed no 4x4

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 110,620 miles

Offside reg light dull

Fail 28 Oct 2015 110,620 miles

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

Offside reg light dull

Pass 28 Oct 2015 110,620 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 108,750 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 108,750 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2012 101,953 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 101,953 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 87,860 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 87,860 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 74,359 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 61,054 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 61,054 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 54,575 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 45,659 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 XZU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XZU, 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 XZU registered?

YX05 XZU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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