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WD55 LWL

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

132,569 mi
Last recorded132,569 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 LWL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 132,569 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 129,291 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive All four. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 127,200 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 116,843 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 110,968 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2021 106,452 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 102,209 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 102,209 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 96,395 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 88,731 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 77,863 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 68,050 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 56,089 miles

Front wiper blades are slightly smearing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 54,451 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 46,861 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 38,592 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 31,041 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 31,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 23,819 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 17,406 miles

wipers slightly smeary

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 LWL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LWL, 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 LWL registered?

WD55 LWL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is WD55 LWL safe to buy?

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