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PN05 WBW

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

227,807 mi
Last recorded227,807 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 WBW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 227,807 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 207,364 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 196,542 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 182,468 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 173,164 miles

Nearside Front Wiper smearing

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wiper smearing

Fail 28 Jul 2021 173,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Wiper smearing

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wiper smearing

Pass 31 Jul 2020 164,968 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Very small crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 164,961 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Very small crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 157,419 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 146,406 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 133,597 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 118,418 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 105,394 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 92,953 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 79,749 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 74,432 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 54,212 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 15,133 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 11,229 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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PN05 WBW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PN05 WBW, 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 PN05 WBW registered?

PN05 WBW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is PN05 WBW safe to buy?

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