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RJ55 WCZ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,767 mi
Last recorded143,767 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 WCZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 143,767 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 142,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 142,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 140,353 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 137,402 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 137,402 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 106,802 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 95,252 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 87,547 miles

damage to near side doors

front brake disc poor

front brake pads low

Fail 3 Nov 2016 87,390 miles

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

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

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

damage to near side doors

front brake disc poor

front brake pads low

Pass 5 Nov 2015 77,936 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front reg plate damaged but readable

Pass 7 Nov 2014 62,696 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2013 48,475 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 33,478 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 24,760 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 24,760 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 20,643 miles

small cut to nearside rear tyre outer wall

small cut to offside rear tyre inner wall

Pass 21 Sep 2009 17,338 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 14,585 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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RJ55 WCZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RJ55 WCZ, 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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RJ55 WCZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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