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WG05 OSO

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

95,069 mi
Last recorded95,069 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 OSO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 95,069 miles

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

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2025 95,068 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2025 87,399 miles

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

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2024 86,022 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 86,022 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 85,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 85,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 82,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 79,726 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 77,176 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 73,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 70,611 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 70,512 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp FLASHING (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 65,927 miles

fuel cap sealing ring starting to crack

n/s/r & n/s/f tyre tread depth approaching 3mm

o/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm & worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2015 62,422 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 62,421 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2014 56,513 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 51,338 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 45,825 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 45,825 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 39,872 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 39,872 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 32,374 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread

offside front tyre wearing in inner tread

Pass 12 Sep 2009 30,243 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 25,483 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 OSO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol 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 WG05 OSO, 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 WG05 OSO registered?

WG05 OSO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is WG05 OSO safe to buy?

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