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WG05 OUK

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,938 mi
Last recorded98,938 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 OUK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 98,938 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 97,292 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 95,858 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 91,251 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2021 87,729 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 87,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 83,820 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

tyre pressure light on

Fail 20 Dec 2019 83,819 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

tyre pressure light on

Pass 3 Aug 2018 82,709 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 77,164 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 77,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 68,880 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front and worn wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 68,798 miles

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

coil spring broken offside rear (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front and worn wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 59,939 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 50,123 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 50,123 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 44,359 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 37,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2010 32,256 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 24,205 miles

rear of vehicle caked with mud

Fail 19 Aug 2009 24,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear of vehicle caked with mud

Pass 21 Aug 2008 18,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

TESTERS NOTE - IF THIS VEHICLE IS SUBMIITTED FOR TEST NEXY YEAR IN THE SAME CONDITION INTERNALLY AND UNDERNEATH ( I.E. LIKE A RUBBISH TIP INSIDE AND CAKED WITH MUD UNDERNEATH WE WILL REFUSE TO TEST THE VEHICLE.)

UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION IN BOOT BECAUSE OF BABY CARRIAGE

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 OUK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OUK, 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 OUK registered?

WG05 OUK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is WG05 OUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG05 OUK shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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