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WD54 BCK

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,506 mi
Last recorded145,506 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD54 BCK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2021 145,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre 3/4 - 235/50/r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre 3/4 - 235/50/r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush - worn/movement very almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush - worn/movement very almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light - illuminated

Pass 24 Jul 2020 141,366 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 135,746 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 135,746 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 134,125 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 129,551 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 121,287 miles

Front number plate has slight cracks

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 113,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2015 113,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 107,970 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 98,101 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 87,613 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 76,493 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 76,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 63,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 56,308 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 49,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear disc pads getting low. wiper blades required soon.

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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WD54 BCK 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 76.5%.

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 WD54 BCK, 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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WD54 BCK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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