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WD55 LDZ

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

182,333 mi
Last recorded182,333 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 LDZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 182,333 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 182,333 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 175,234 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Aug 2021 168,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 168,518 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 164,041 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 159,450 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 156,540 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

under engine covers fitted

under engine cover is secured with a cable tie around fuel pump plug and wires

Fail 6 Aug 2018 156,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

under engine covers fitted

under engine cover is secured with a cable tie around fuel pump plug and wires

Pass 26 Aug 2017 147,470 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 Aug 2017 147,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Dec 2016 143,100 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 130,623 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 17 Dec 2014 115,699 miles

lower front suspension arm bushes soft

Fail 12 Dec 2014 115,698 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

lower front suspension arm bushes soft

Pass 14 Apr 2014 109,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 93,199 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 79,205 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 79,153 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 68,072 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 54,200 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 53,346 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 33,130 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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WD55 LDZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WD55 LDZ, 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 WD55 LDZ registered?

WD55 LDZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is WD55 LDZ safe to buy?

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