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WJ05 KYF

2005 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

178,825 mi
Last recorded178,825 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 KYF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 178,825 miles

headlamps pattern poor

Pass 8 Jan 2021 174,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray drenched in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R and O/S/R ()

Pass 6 Jul 2019 167,166 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 163,037 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 158,860 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 158,860 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 154,987 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 149,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 139,170 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 135,714 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2012 126,147 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2012 126,147 miles

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2011 117,605 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 117,589 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 108,936 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2009 89,227 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 27 Mar 2008 70,088 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 KYF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KYF, 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 KYF registered?

WJ05 KYF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is WJ05 KYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ05 KYF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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