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BM05 WRM

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

139,101 mi
Last recorded139,101 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM05 WRM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 139,101 miles

Nearside Front head lamp damaged

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 139,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front head lamp damaged

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 134,007 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 119,502 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front and rear brake and suspension components corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake slightly weak / lever high

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 119,502 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front and rear brake and suspension components corroded

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake slightly weak / lever high

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 111,305 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2022 109,323 miles

undercover fitted ,obscurring inspection

underside corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2021 108,120 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 106,386 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 104,052 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 101,263 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 95,198 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 91,583 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 85,946 miles

movement o/s & n/s front lower arm bushes & ball joints

Pass 19 Mar 2014 75,720 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 70,210 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 64,921 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 59,002 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 53,223 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 53,220 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 49,522 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)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 49,477 miles

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

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 26 Mar 2008 42,180 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 41,985 miles

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

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

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)

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

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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BM05 WRM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BM05 WRM, 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 BM05 WRM registered?

BM05 WRM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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