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WD55 ULK

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,970 mi
Last recorded137,970 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 ULK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 137,970 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 137,970 miles

Central Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 134,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint back (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 124,225 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Offside rear brake disc rusty.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 113,357 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 113,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 99,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2014 99,900 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 86,223 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 86,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 76,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 65,692 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2011 65,633 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2010 55,322 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 55,184 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 43,126 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 40,395 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 ULK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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