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WD05 LFZ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,406 mi
Last recorded161,406 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 LFZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 161,406 miles

Nearside Rear cv boot cracking

Rear dampers a bit weak

Rear sub frame has corrosion

some high level stop lamp led's not working

Pass 1 Nov 2024 161,318 miles

Nearside Rear cv boot cracking

all tyres has cracking

tyre pressure monitor on

Fail 1 Nov 2024 161,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear cv boot cracking

all tyres has cracking

tyre pressure monitor on

Pass 3 Nov 2023 161,116 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 160,624 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 158,564 miles

Nearside Front lower ball joint cover cracking

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2020 155,107 miles

n/s front lower arm bush slight play

rear tyres getting low

Pass 25 Apr 2019 152,751 miles

tyre monitor warning lamp on

Fail 25 Apr 2019 152,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

tyre monitor warning lamp on

Pass 13 Apr 2018 145,284 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 136,901 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 129,185 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 122,448 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2014 116,236 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 108,957 miles

park brake getting close to low effort

tyre warning lamp on

Pass 24 Apr 2012 99,755 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 99,755 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 91,584 miles

n/s and o/s steerinr rack ends has play

n/s rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 23 Apr 2010 81,203 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 69,022 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 55,420 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 LFZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LFZ, 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 LFZ registered?

WD05 LFZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is WD05 LFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD05 LFZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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