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WF55 TZK

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

159,378 mi
Last recorded159,378 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 TZK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 159,378 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake poor

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 158,688 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

near side rear drive shaft boots perished

Pass 2 Nov 2023 156,390 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 156,390 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 149,570 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 149,570 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 143,025 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 134,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm very low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 134,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front washer jets fuild (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm very low (5.2.3 (e))

yellow 4x4 light on

Pass 14 Dec 2019 126,440 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 116,342 miles

under trays fitted unable to check all of under side

Pass 3 Jan 2018 107,227 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe union/joiner corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2018 107,219 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear brake pipe union/joiner corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 92,725 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 85,999 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear cut in sidewall

covers on sills

Pass 29 Sep 2014 80,205 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall (cords not exposed)

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2013 73,156 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 65,639 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 65,621 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 58,340 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 58,333 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 50,818 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 50,818 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 41,863 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 32,304 miles

rear disc brakes corroded

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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WF55 TZK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WF55 TZK, 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 WF55 TZK registered?

WF55 TZK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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