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GJ55 WUV

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

201,261 mi
Last recorded201,261 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 WUV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 201,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 191,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 178,230 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 166,033 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 159,148 miles

Nearside Rear bump-stop split

Pass 14 Sep 2015 151,554 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 144,237 miles

Emissions not detected fast pass 0.03

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Sep 2013 135,002 miles

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

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

tpms light on

Fail 16 Sep 2013 134,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 17 Sep 2012 126,875 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 126,875 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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 109,705 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 109,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 95,515 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 74,867 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 74,867 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 50,830 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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GJ55 WUV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GJ55 WUV, 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 GJ55 WUV registered?

GJ55 WUV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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