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WE05 SEL

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,724 mi
Last recorded119,724 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWE05 SEL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 119,724 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 22 Jul 2015 103,752 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 81,263 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 69,837 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 69,837 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 58,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jan 2011 47,322 miles

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

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

all tyres @ 3mm

Pass 15 Jan 2010 38,305 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 29,202 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 15,802 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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WE05 SEL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 WE05 SEL, 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 WE05 SEL registered?

WE05 SEL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is WE05 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WE05 SEL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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