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WF05 AXM

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

192,608 mi
Last recorded192,608 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 AXM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 192,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 182,296 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 182,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to canvas (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2018 173,155 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 161,158 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 150,907 miles

Both rear tyres close to wear markers.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 138,472 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 138,472 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 126,360 miles

rear number plate begining to delaminate

Pass 28 Feb 2013 114,029 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 99,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle very muddy making inspection difficult

Pass 2 Mar 2011 87,516 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 87,516 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 75,584 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 62,808 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 45,842 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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WF05 AXM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WF05 AXM, 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 WF05 AXM registered?

WF05 AXM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is WF05 AXM safe to buy?

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