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WA05 WHD

2005 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

145,117 mi
Last recorded145,117 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 WHD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 145,117 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 145,107 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 138,630 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 131,654 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted restricting some checks

Pass 8 Mar 2022 126,364 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses have slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front both sides bump stops deteriorated

Rear both sides bump stops deteriorated and not securing the dust cover

Fail 7 Mar 2022 126,362 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses have slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front both sides bump stops deteriorated

Rear both sides bump stops deteriorated and not securing the dust cover

Pass 11 Mar 2021 120,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 120,067 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level stop light less than half not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested engine crank pulley rattling and insecure (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 116,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 116,585 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 103,933 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2017 97,870 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 97,870 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 91,617 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 82,222 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2014 73,066 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 63,377 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 55,729 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 49,053 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 34,315 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 21,097 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 21,097 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 13,742 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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WA05 WHD is a 2005 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WA05 WHD, 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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WA05 WHD is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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