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WG05 JXT

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

114,690 mi
Last recorded114,690 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 JXT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 114,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bumpstop (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bumpstop (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 98,652 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bumpstop broken (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bumpstop broken (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 98,432 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bumpstop broken (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bumpstop broken (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 86,028 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 86,028 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 70,755 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2021 61,703 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 61,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 60,967 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2019 59,922 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 57,687 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 56,714 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 55,139 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 55,139 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 52,958 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 51,000 miles

offside front tyre outer wall damage

Pass 26 Jul 2013 49,012 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 47,151 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 43,549 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 12 Aug 2010 40,843 miles

Both front tyres have crackes in treads

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Small chunk out of outer sidewall near side front tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2009 34,415 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 28,116 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 19,369 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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WG05 JXT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WG05 JXT, 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 JXT registered?

WG05 JXT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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