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W2 DLY

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

93,798 mi
Last recorded93,798 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW2 DLY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 93,798 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 85,260 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 75,345 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 68,968 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 62,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 55,937 miles

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

cover fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2020 53,525 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 53,525 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 45,576 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 38,259 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 32,226 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2017 32,226 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2016 24,303 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 23,262 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 23,262 miles

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

Nearside reverse lamp inop

Pass 11 Nov 2014 22,059 miles

N/S/F tyre slightly perished

O/S/F tyre slightly perished

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2013 20,910 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 19,728 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 18,463 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 18,463 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 17,089 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 15,505 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 12,689 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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W2 DLY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W2 DLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W2 DLY registered?

W2 DLY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is W2 DLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W2 DLY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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