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GK55 WRF

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,377 mi
Last recorded159,377 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 WRF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 159,377 miles

front anti roll links dust covers splitting

oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2016 143,793 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 131,084 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 116,025 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2013 115,982 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 102,304 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 102,304 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 85,771 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 85,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 69,005 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 53,655 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 35,445 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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GK55 WRF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GK55 WRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK55 WRF registered?

GK55 WRF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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