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WF05 XTB

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,178 mi
Last recorded152,178 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 152,178 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 142,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 129,690 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 122,290 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

slight travel on parking brake

Fail 13 Nov 2020 122,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight travel on parking brake

Pass 23 Nov 2019 119,002 miles

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

Nearside headlamp lense slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2018 111,318 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 111,311 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

tyre monitoring warning light on (pre 2012)

Pass 31 Jul 2017 106,190 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 106,078 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seat belt buckle (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus below 1.6 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2016 98,654 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 85,745 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n/s/f tyre outter edge slightly worn

Pass 16 May 2014 76,081 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 62,817 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 50,250 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 42,977 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 42,977 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 33,560 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 21 Nov 2008 25,550 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 17,329 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 XTB is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XTB, 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 XTB registered?

WF05 XTB is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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