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WD05 EFF

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,684 mi
Last recorded127,684 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 EFF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2023 127,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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 5 Mar 2022 123,891 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 123,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 119,506 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 114,339 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 114,339 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 107,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 107,537 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended belt not connecting to stalk (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil level low

Pass 5 Jun 2018 96,741 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 86,568 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 78,737 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2015 70,476 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 63,701 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 57,427 miles

There are plastic overcovers preventing a full inspection of some parts of the vehicle.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 46,933 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 46,731 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2011 44,570 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake discs worn

large under trays fitted ,not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 15 Feb 2010 41,941 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 37,884 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 29,868 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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WD05 EFF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WD05 EFF, 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 WD05 EFF registered?

WD05 EFF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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