CarVerify

Free Car Check

KC05 WCY

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

241,805 mi
Last recorded241,805 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 WCY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 241,805 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 241,801 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 220,685 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 199,461 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 180,655 miles

general corrosion under the body

Fail 8 Aug 2022 180,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion under the body

Pass 5 Aug 2021 161,864 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 161,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 142,213 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 132,699 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 132,553 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 116,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake binding

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 116,570 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake binding

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 102,052 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 89,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 81,399 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 68,554 miles

both rear tyres worn on iside egies

Pass 12 Jul 2013 60,986 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 53,799 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 46,269 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre outer wall has small cut

Pass 8 May 2010 41,349 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 32,448 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 25,701 miles

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

strong advised all 4 tyres excessively cracking

Fail 17 Apr 2008 25,683 miles

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

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

strong advised all 4 tyres excessively cracking

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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KC05 WCY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KC05 WCY, 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

How do I check the history of KC05 WCY?

You can check the full history of KC05 WCY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KC05 WCY registered?

KC05 WCY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is KC05 WCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC05 WCY shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KC05 WCY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KC05 WCY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.