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KC05 WDP

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,768 mi
Last recorded122,768 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 WDP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 122,768 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 113,024 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 100,369 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 97,637 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 96,635 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 96,223 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 96,199 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 94,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 93,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 91,662 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 89,920 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Dec 2015 87,824 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 84,475 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 78,098 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 69,911 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 60,753 miles

Child seats fitted on nearside and offside rear outer seats not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 60,753 miles

Child seats fitted on nearside and offside rear outer seats not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 50,561 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 50,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 44,741 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 28,336 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

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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KC05 WDP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KC05 WDP, 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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KC05 WDP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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