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WJ05 CPZ

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

127,330 mi
Last recorded127,330 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 CPZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 127,330 miles

slight knocking noise coming from front - no play found at time of test

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 30 May 2022 127,030 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 124,406 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 111,744 miles

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 30 May 2018 107,157 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged all valves cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 102,602 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 102,598 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 96,316 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 90,511 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 84,139 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 78,680 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 78,680 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 70,055 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brakes very slightly juddering

nearside front tyre on 2-3mm & perishing/wearing on edges

strong advise both rear coil springs broken on tail ends

strong advise offside rear tyre on 1.6-2mm & perishing in tyre tread

Pass 18 Oct 2011 57,018 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 54,594 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 44,297 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 33,219 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 CPZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CPZ, 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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What year was WJ05 CPZ registered?

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

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