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WD55 PJY

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

49,891 mi
Last recorded49,891 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 PJY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 49,891 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 48,187 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 47,661 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 44,707 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 41,927 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2022 41,927 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 38,813 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 38,813 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 38,064 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 36,502 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 33,164 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 31,086 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2016 29,452 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 29,452 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 26,295 miles

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

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

Nearside front and offside front tyres slightly perished.

Offside Front 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)

Rear wiper blade deteriated.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 23,818 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 21,816 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 21,816 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 20,680 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 20,680 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 18,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2009 12,923 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 9,382 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 PJY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol 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 PJY, 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 PJY registered?

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

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The MOT history for WD55 PJY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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