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MC05 WTP

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

144,873 mi
Last recorded144,873 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 WTP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 144,873 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 144,850 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and offside front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 144,854 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 144,834 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 144,824 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 144,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 144,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 144,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 10 May 2019 144,788 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 143,922 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 134,727 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 134,727 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 May 2016 124,873 miles

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

brake pad light on

Fail 10 May 2016 124,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

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

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

brake pad light on

Pass 13 Mar 2015 117,301 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 104,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2014 104,614 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 95,297 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 86,984 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 86,984 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 72,999 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 59,182 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 47,025 miles

all tyres cracking between thread pattern

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2009 47,025 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all tyres cracking between thread pattern

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Feb 2008 34,531 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 7 Feb 2008 34,531 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyre treads cracking

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 WTP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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