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WJ05 KXR

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,478 mi
Last recorded159,478 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 KXR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 159,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 159,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 148,755 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 148,755 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 140,853 miles

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

general corrosion to underside

Pass 27 Jul 2018 132,083 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Jul 2017 124,752 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 118,304 miles

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

front tyres wear on edges - pressure low ?

Fail 15 Jul 2016 118,304 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front tyres wear on edges - pressure low ?

Pass 29 Jul 2015 109,205 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 109,200 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 99,406 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 91,212 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 82,138 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 77,981 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 64,744 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 60,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

surface cut to n/s/f outer tyre wall not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 16 Aug 2007 31,947 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 KXR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KXR, 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 KXR registered?

WJ05 KXR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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