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WF05 XRY

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,485 mi
Last recorded134,485 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 134,485 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 129,370 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 129,362 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 125,154 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 119,976 miles

all tyres low

Fail 22 Jul 2014 119,976 miles

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

all tyres low

Pass 24 Jul 2013 112,447 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 102,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 23 Jul 2012 102,964 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 25 Nov 2011 89,293 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 66,936 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 51,836 miles

Front brake discs worn close to min thickness

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 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 38,756 miles

offside front tyre has a cut in tread.

Fail 31 Oct 2007 29,004 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 29,004 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 XRY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XRY, 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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What year was WF05 XRY registered?

WF05 XRY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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The MOT history for WF05 XRY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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