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HX05 WUJ

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

162,538 mi
Last recorded162,538 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 WUJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 162,538 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 151,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 142,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 139,892 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 138,113 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 115,469 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 103,268 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 99,368 miles

N/S/R SUSPENSION BUMP STOP DETERIORATING

Strong advise on engine burning oil

Pass 23 Oct 2015 89,434 miles

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

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

covers & shields not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Oct 2014 80,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r bump stop deteriorating

Pass 7 Nov 2013 71,104 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 62,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 51,346 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 43,988 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 34,426 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2009 25,073 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

cuts in tyre treads but not showing ply or cords.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 21 Feb 2009 25,073 miles

cuts in tyre treads but not showing ply or cords.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 17,894 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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HX05 WUJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HX05 WUJ, 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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HX05 WUJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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