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WD55 AUJ

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

93,912 mi
Last recorded93,912 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 AUJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 93,912 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2025 93,912 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 3 May 2024 93,305 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 93,299 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff too engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sub-frame has surface rust on it.

Pass 7 Dec 2021 92,582 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil Leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame and suspensions items' started too corroded.

Fail 6 Dec 2021 92,581 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil Leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame and suspensions items' started too corroded.

Pass 19 Nov 2020 92,058 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 90,096 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 90,096 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 89,061 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 84,859 miles

Engine management light on dash indicating fault

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 84,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine management light on dash indicating fault

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 79,106 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 79,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 72,458 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 66,583 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 62,706 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 58,523 miles

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

nearside rear coil spring broken

offside rear coil spring broken

Fail 22 Mar 2012 54,713 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 54,713 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 49,174 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 42,692 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 40,276 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 33,672 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 33,671 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)

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

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

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

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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WD55 AUJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WD55 AUJ, 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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WD55 AUJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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