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MW05 JNK

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,167 mi
Last recorded135,167 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 JNK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 135,167 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 132,098 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 127,739 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 123,511 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 17 Jul 2019 118,048 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 115,395 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 110,540 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 110,540 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 104,483 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit of 1.6mm advise to replace (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 99,454 miles

nearside front tyre cut in side wall

Pass 1 Jul 2014 95,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in n/s/r tyre but does not reach canvas

Fail 30 Jun 2014 95,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in n/s/r tyre but does not reach canvas

Pass 25 Jun 2013 90,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 83,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

near side rear coil spring incomplete but still secure

Pass 1 Jun 2011 78,501 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

protective covers fitted under vehicle restricting view

Pass 23 Jun 2010 74,363 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 69,308 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

multipul undershields fitted to car obscuring view

near side rear tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 27 Jun 2008 64,194 miles

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

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

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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MW05 JNK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MW05 JNK, 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 MW05 JNK registered?

MW05 JNK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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