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ST05 WTA

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

159,707 mi
Last recorded159,707 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 WTA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 159,707 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 156,150 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 154,340 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 154,330 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 151,572 miles

Both front arm bushes soft

N/S/R shocky damp

Oil leak

Prop shaft carrier starting to split

Pass 1 Oct 2020 149,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 146,232 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 146,232 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 139,834 miles

front pads

Pass 4 Sep 2017 132,560 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 122,984 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Jun 2015 113,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 105,603 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 95,477 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 87,577 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 79,590 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 70,270 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 62,202 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 62,201 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 52,538 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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ST05 WTA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ST05 WTA, 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 ST05 WTA registered?

ST05 WTA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is ST05 WTA safe to buy?

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