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WFZ 1545

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,404 mi
Last recorded139,404 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFZ 1545
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 139,404 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 138,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 133,785 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 133,785 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 127,579 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 122,260 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 117,251 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 117,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 107,536 miles

Undertray fitted covering underbody components

Fail 1 Oct 2016 107,536 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Undertray fitted covering underbody components

Pass 11 Sep 2015 93,388 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 80,458 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 77,451 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 71,541 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 71,541 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 64,902 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 56,698 miles

near side rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2009 49,118 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 38,750 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 19,558 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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WFZ 1545 is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey 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 WFZ 1545, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WFZ 1545 registered?

WFZ 1545 is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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