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WF05 BVG

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

178,711 mi
Last recorded178,711 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 BVG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 178,711 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 167,666 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 162,249 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 157,509 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 148,466 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 148,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken McPherson strut rod corroded (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 134,458 miles

Front brake pads 80% worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front shocker body rusty

Nearside Rear shocker body rusty

Offside Front shocker body rusty

Offside Rear shocker body rusty

Rear brake pads 60% worn

Pass 21 Apr 2016 122,500 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 113,239 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 102,350 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 90,562 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 78,893 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 68,325 miles

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

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)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 68,325 miles

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

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

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

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 7 Apr 2010 58,407 miles

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

offside front tyre perished in tread

Fail 8 Apr 2009 45,662 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 45,662 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 34,170 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 34,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 BVG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BVG, 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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WF05 BVG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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