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WJ05 COH

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

157,321 mi
Last recorded157,321 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 COH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 157,321 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 146,704 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 141,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 133,760 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 133,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 133,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both reluctor rings rubbing on sensors (1.6 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 129,633 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 129,624 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 128,588 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 126,928 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 122,393 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 114,144 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 104,122 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear & nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2014 91,248 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 78,911 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 66,807 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2012 66,807 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 52,473 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 39,391 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 39,356 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 35,365 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 31,818 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 29,775 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 COH is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 COH, 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 COH registered?

WJ05 COH is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WJ05 COH shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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