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WJ05 WVW

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

159,245 mi
Last recorded159,245 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 159,245 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 143,022 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 135,334 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 135,319 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 132,243 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 124,715 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 114,451 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 107,136 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 104,673 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 100,961 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 100,961 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

CHIPS IN WINSCREEN

FRONT DISCS CORRODED

REAR PADS LOW

Pass 18 Apr 2012 95,188 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 93,123 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 87,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 87,620 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 80,617 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 55,669 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,918 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 14,974 miles

engine management light on dash

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 WVW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WVW, 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 WVW registered?

WJ05 WVW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WJ05 WVW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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