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MC05 WJK

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

134,025 mi
Last recorded134,025 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 WJK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 134,025 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 134,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 116,974 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 116,974 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 116,266 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 116,262 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2019 109,737 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 104,486 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 104,486 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 99,967 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 93,407 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 93,407 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 85,267 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 85,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 73,288 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 68,518 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean for test

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 28 Jan 2014 68,518 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2013 59,629 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 50,997 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 50,997 miles

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

Airbag lamp on

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 46,726 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 45,963 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 39,078 miles

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

airbag light on.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 32,731 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 24,021 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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MC05 WJK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MC05 WJK, 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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MC05 WJK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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