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WF05 MFN

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

130,584 mi
Last recorded130,584 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 MFN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 130,584 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 122,332 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 122,330 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 121,219 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Jul 2018 121,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 115,253 miles

Engine management light is on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jul 2017 115,253 miles

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

Engine management light is on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 112,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 235/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 108,764 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 105,680 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 105,680 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 98,430 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 94,393 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 94,393 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 75,057 miles

rear reg no plate soiled

Pass 6 Apr 2011 59,008 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres on 2.5mm

front & rear brake discs worn & corroded

front & rear brake pads wearing thin

n/s/f tyre has outer side wall damage ATTENTION RECOMMENDED

Fail 6 Apr 2011 59,007 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres on 2.5mm

front & rear brake discs worn & corroded

front & rear brake pads wearing thin

n/s/f tyre has outer side wall damage ATTENTION RECOMMENDED

Pass 9 Apr 2010 52,802 miles

Both front tyres have damage to side walls.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 52,802 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres have damage to side walls.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 46,307 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight damage to front windscreen offside lower edge.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 32,565 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 32,562 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Apr 2007 16,927 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 MFN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WF05 MFN, 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 MFN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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