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WJ05 CNU

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

142,000 mi
Last recorded142,000 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 CNU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 142,000 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 142,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 133,543 miles

Central Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake only just passed/ nearside lower

Pass 19 Aug 2016 124,655 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 116,737 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 107,438 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 97,985 miles

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

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

ex rattle

h/b travel high

nsr tyre on limit

osr brake disc scored

osr tyre on limit

Pass 25 Oct 2012 86,411 miles

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

exhaust suported by jublie clip at rear on anti-roll bar

slight blow on exhaust at rear

Pass 25 Oct 2011 70,281 miles

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

slight blow from rear exhaust joiner

Pass 26 Oct 2010 61,150 miles

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

brake warning lamp illuminated

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2009 46,209 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 27,436 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 26,588 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 18,814 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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WJ05 CNU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CNU, 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 WJ05 CNU registered?

WJ05 CNU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WJ05 CNU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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