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WJ05 YYS

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

187,470 mi
Last recorded187,470 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 187,470 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 187,468 miles

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

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

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

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

nsf tyre worn on edge

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 13 Jul 2022 181,858 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 172,496 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 160,619 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 151,482 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 138,100 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 127,397 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 121,299 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 121,299 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 118,576 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 118,576 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 114,384 miles

offside front headlamp zip tied in

Pass 1 Jul 2013 109,748 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 109,748 miles

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 95,519 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 95,519 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 73,779 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 54,047 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 35,840 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 15,422 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 YYS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YYS, 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 YYS registered?

WJ05 YYS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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