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SW05 WCX

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,816 mi
Last recorded104,816 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 WCX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 104,816 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front knock from steering / suspension

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 104,796 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front knock from steering / suspension

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 May 2020 98,328 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front's devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake back plates missing

engine covers and under trays fitted

general under body corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2020 98,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

4x4 light is on

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate poor condition

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front's devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake back plates missing

engine covers and under trays fitted

general under body corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2019 89,815 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front front arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 77,996 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 71,473 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 63,265 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 53,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f brake showing signs of binding

Pass 18 Jul 2014 44,529 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 36,685 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 31,950 miles

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

all tyres starting to perrish.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 27,999 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 23,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f brake disc corroded.

n/s/r brake disc scored.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 18,418 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 12,598 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 12,593 miles

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

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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SW05 WCX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SW05 WCX, 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 SW05 WCX registered?

SW05 WCX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is SW05 WCX safe to buy?

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