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KC05 WEF

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

173,988 mi
Last recorded173,988 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 WEF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 173,988 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 173,988 miles

Emissions not tested misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 163,693 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 160,508 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 157,249 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 153,537 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 147,795 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 139,018 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 130,181 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 119,102 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 111,525 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 91,742 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 65,060 miles

front pads wearing low!

Pass 20 Jun 2009 49,233 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 49,233 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 37,872 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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KC05 WEF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WEF, 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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What year was KC05 WEF registered?

KC05 WEF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is KC05 WEF safe to buy?

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