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MH55 WTN

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

226,753 mi
Last recorded226,753 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 WTN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 226,753 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 214,317 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2023 196,046 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low and bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2023 196,046 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low and bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 186,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 174,644 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Stonechips in windscreen

Fail 26 Oct 2021 174,644 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Stonechips in windscreen

Pass 22 Oct 2020 160,860 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 148,957 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres Getting Low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 137,249 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

high imbalance on parking brake, advise further investigation

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2017 125,540 miles

Decelerometer used...No print out

Exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Small stone chip in windscreen

Wear on front tyre edges

Pass 13 Oct 2016 114,925 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on min. 1.6mm and some cuts (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and some cuts (4.1.E.1)

engine and sills and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

front no.plate poor

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2015 104,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 103,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST (3.5.1g)

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

dampness around rear diff

Pass 8 Oct 2014 93,173 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 29 Sep 2014 93,065 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Oct 2013 84,062 miles

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

exhaust corroded

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 14 Oct 2013 84,062 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

exhaust corroded

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Oct 2012 60,206 miles

childseat fitted o/s/r

Fail 25 Sep 2012 60,206 miles

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

childseat fitted o/s/r

Pass 3 Oct 2011 49,678 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 36,598 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 23,310 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers smeary

small cuts to rear tyres

Pass 19 Sep 2009 23,310 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wipers smeary

small cuts to rear tyres

Pass 9 Sep 2008 11,780 miles

front and rear under trays fitted

under bonnet engine cover fitted

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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MH55 WTN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MH55 WTN, 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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MH55 WTN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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