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KC55 WZF

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,139 mi
Last recorded179,139 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 WZF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 179,139 miles

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

Offside 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 169,128 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 169,128 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 156,611 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 153,803 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 153,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 149,383 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 148,930 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 134,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop/dust cover broken (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop/dust cover broken (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 134,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop/dust cover broken (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop/dust cover broken (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 120,612 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 120,593 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 113,259 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 113,259 miles

Sound deadening material likely to become detached undertray (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 108,335 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 101,803 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 96,479 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 96,473 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 90,548 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 83,484 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 83,484 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 76,671 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 69,055 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 62,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn and lipped but can be refased.

Fail 24 Jan 2011 62,766 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn and lipped but can be refased.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 50,181 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 45,204 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 (3.5.1g)

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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KC55 WZF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KC55 WZF, 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 KC55 WZF registered?

KC55 WZF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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