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WJ05 BZA

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

185,347 mi
Last recorded185,347 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 BZA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 185,347 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 180,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 169,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 164,185 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 164,183 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel spigot mounting distorted to the extent the wheel is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2017 142,948 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 11 May 2017 142,948 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 115,860 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 102,351 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 86,907 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 80,262 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 80,262 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 64,780 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 59,232 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 50,657 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 42,451 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 32,151 miles

235/50/18

alignment check

damage to n/s/f

front pads wearing low

front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

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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WJ05 BZA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WJ05 BZA, 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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WJ05 BZA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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