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LT05 WGK

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,614 mi
Last recorded132,614 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 WGK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 132,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 116,842 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 98,978 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 87,017 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 83,522 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 81,643 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 75,268 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 69,174 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 63,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front vehicle registration plate is damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 27 May 2014 63,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front vehicle registration plate is damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 22 Jun 2013 56,908 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)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 56,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 8 May 2012 46,898 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 41,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2011 41,193 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 38,733 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 36,676 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 29,887 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 29,887 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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LT05 WGK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LT05 WGK, 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

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What year was LT05 WGK registered?

LT05 WGK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LT05 WGK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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