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WJ05 WWR

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

119,517 mi
Last recorded119,517 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 WWR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 119,517 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 100,292 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 96,573 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 96,573 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 88,385 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 78,007 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 71,939 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 65,640 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 65,640 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 63,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 60,747 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 57,159 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 54,793 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 51,052 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 47,266 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 44,528 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 39,993 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 35,201 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 35,170 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 31,159 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 26,906 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 22,255 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 WWR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WWR, 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 WWR registered?

WJ05 WWR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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