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WJ05 HDZ

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

132,570 mi
Last recorded132,570 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 HDZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 132,570 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 122,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 118,259 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 113,648 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 108,728 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 102,423 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 96,831 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise slight play in rear suspension bushes

Fail 15 Mar 2016 96,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise slight play in rear suspension bushes

Pass 9 Mar 2015 89,909 miles

advise both rear tyres worn close to limit

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise nsf tyre perishing and starting to wear low

advise osf tyre worn to limit on inner edge

advise slight play in front suspension joints

Pass 12 Mar 2014 82,273 miles

advise minor marks in osf tyre sidewall

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 12 Feb 2014 82,266 miles

advise impact damager to windscreen

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

advise uneven tyre wear all round

Pass 20 Jan 2014 81,945 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 72,958 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 57,516 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 46,570 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 37,252 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 33,072 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 25,807 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 HDZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HDZ, 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 HDZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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