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MM05 WYG

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,793 mi
Last recorded142,793 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 WYG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 142,793 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2022 142,793 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 131,402 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 126,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2020 126,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 114,646 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 114,646 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 102,797 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 90,541 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 75,643 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 75,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 62,557 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

Offside front tyre slightly cracked

Offside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2014 54,467 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 52,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2010 45,989 miles

clonking noise when taking up drive req investigation.

nearside rear auxillary damper broken and dust cover dropped.

offside rear auxillary damper deteriorated.

slight play at both rear differential output shafts.

Fail 27 Jul 2010 45,989 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

clonking noise when taking up drive req investigation.

nearside rear auxillary damper broken and dust cover dropped.

offside rear auxillary damper deteriorated.

slight play at both rear differential output shafts.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 38,921 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 30,869 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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MM05 WYG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MM05 WYG, 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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MM05 WYG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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