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WJ05 XTB

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

150,324 mi
Last recorded150,324 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 150,324 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 142,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play upper ball joint on vertical link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front lower arm outer ball joint attached to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 137,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear anti roll bar bolt appears to be cross threaded but secure

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Seat belt webbing slightly damaged fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 132,295 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Securing bolt appears to be cross threaded, bolt at an angle. Secure at time of test. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 124,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 117,571 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 109,684 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 102,914 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 98,098 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 92,005 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 80,244 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 67,214 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 55,526 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 52,231 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 52,231 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 44,369 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 34,567 miles

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

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

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

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 XTB is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XTB, 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 XTB registered?

WJ05 XTB is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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