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K12 WDK

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,284 mi
Last recorded149,284 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 WDK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 149,284 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 149,280 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2025 145,070 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 142,185 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

center rear stop light over half leds not working

Fail 16 Jan 2024 142,125 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

center rear stop light over half leds not working

Pass 22 Jan 2023 136,667 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 129,953 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 124,277 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 119,772 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 119,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 109,785 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 107,818 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 103,190 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 98,032 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 90,930 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 82,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 76,117 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 75,684 miles

Bulb out warning came on dash, though all bulbs were working

Front brake discs worn

NSF shock absorber has slight play in damper shaft

OSF tyre slight cut

OSR tyre inner sidewall slight damage

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 68,277 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 68,277 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2011 60,709 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 51,605 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 39,781 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 31,070 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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K12 WDK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K12 WDK, 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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K12 WDK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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