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WG05 OUP

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

105,860 mi
Last recorded105,860 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 OUP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 105,860 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 105,860 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 100,048 miles

Coolant leak engine

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

undertrays covering testable items

Fail 12 Aug 2025 100,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak engine

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

undertrays covering testable items

Pass 14 Aug 2024 92,472 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Aug 2024 92,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper mech broken (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Aug 2023 84,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 84,186 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 74,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive n/s diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 74,211 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive n/s diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 60,880 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 51,046 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 37,357 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 32,652 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 29,275 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 22,618 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2015 16,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 16,007 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 14,637 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 13,837 miles

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

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

both o/s and n/s tyres are cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2012 12,875 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 11,648 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 10,666 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 9,091 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 6,833 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 OUP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OUP, 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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WG05 OUP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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