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WJ05 XSL

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,995 mi
Last recorded152,995 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 152,995 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror back cover missing

Fail 10 Sep 2024 152,994 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror back cover missing

Pass 8 Sep 2023 151,892 miles

Nearside door mirror cover missing

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 151,892 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside door mirror cover missing

Pass 6 Sep 2022 149,661 miles

Factory fitted covers

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect On limit. no leaks (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate loose / rattling

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Third stop light 1/3 not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 149,661 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both fronts top dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Factory fitted covers

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect On limit. no leaks (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate loose / rattling

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Third stop light 1/3 not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 145,759 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear ABS sensor rubbing on pick up ring

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop broken, cover dropped down

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front brake back plate loose/rattles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear washer inop

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test and wiring tucked up ()

factory covers fitted

hand brake efforts poor/low

Pass 9 Sep 2020 141,302 miles

Factory fitted covers

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear ABS ring traces of sensor maybe catching

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover loose

Nearside door mirror housing cover missing but been tapped up

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning third stop light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test electrics not shown as well ()

Fail 9 Sep 2020 141,302 miles

Factory fitted covers

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear ABS ring traces of sensor maybe catching

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover loose

Nearside door mirror housing cover missing but been tapped up

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning third stop light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test electrics not shown as well ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe by bonnet hinge bent / blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 135,869 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 128,553 miles

engine bay and under covers fitted

front wipers noisy,n/s smears

n/s/f tyre slight wear outer edge

n/s/r shocker bump stop broken

rear ABS sensors touching pick up rings in places

rear tyres worn low inner edges, more n/s

rear washer inop

some of 3rd brake lamp inop

tow bar ball been removed and wiring tied up

Pass 14 Aug 2017 123,617 miles

ABS ring on offside rear catching sensor and nearside rear

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (3.5.1g)

bonnet safety catch stiff

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

third stop light some LED bulb not working

tow bar electrics been removed

Fail 9 Aug 2017 123,592 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour blue smoke (7.4.B.4)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

ABS ring on offside rear catching sensor and nearside rear

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (3.5.1g)

bonnet safety catch stiff

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

third stop light some LED bulb not working

Pass 25 Jul 2016 116,124 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Jul 2016 116,122 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Aug 2015 107,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 107,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 93,134 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 82,004 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 82,004 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 81,645 miles

Both front tyres low

Pass 1 May 2012 75,547 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 61,492 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 42,369 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2010 42,315 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 35,409 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 22,510 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 XSL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XSL, 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 XSL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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