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WG05 JXH

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

126,027 mi
Last recorded126,027 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 JXH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2018 126,027 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 119,856 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 119,856 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater not working both side (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 109,683 miles

O\S\R TYRE WEARING INSIDE AND N\S\F TYRE WEARING OUTSIDE

Fail 2 Aug 2016 109,683 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

O\S\R TYRE WEARING INSIDE AND N\S\F TYRE WEARING OUTSIDE

Pass 21 Jul 2015 101,826 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 141,530 miles

centre prop shaft missing

Fail 13 Dec 2013 141,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre prop shaft missing

Pass 31 Aug 2012 73,304 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 69,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 58,771 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 51,990 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 51,984 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 51,984 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 37,277 miles

nearside front tyre worn round outside edge

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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WG05 JXH is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 WG05 JXH, 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 WG05 JXH registered?

WG05 JXH is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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