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MT55 WRD

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

136,995 mi
Last recorded136,995 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 WRD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 136,995 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 136,066 miles

All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lamps in tailgate not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 136,066 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lamps in tailgate not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 133,101 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 129,744 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 125,016 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 124,966 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 117,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 117,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 107,616 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 98,688 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 88,213 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 88,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 88,187 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 87,029 miles

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

N/S/F tyre worn on outer shoulder.

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2014 87,029 miles

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

N/S/F tyre worn on outer shoulder.

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

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2012 57,410 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 57,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 53,583 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 53,583 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 47,619 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 47,618 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 43,651 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 43,651 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 37,730 miles

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

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

engine covers 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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MT55 WRD 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 64%.

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 MT55 WRD, 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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What year was MT55 WRD registered?

MT55 WRD is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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