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WJ55 SNK

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

168,781 mi
Last recorded168,781 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 SNK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 168,781 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 168,781 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 165,602 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 162,861 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 158,186 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 151,556 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 145,112 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 142,999 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 138,138 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 129,567 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 126,233 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wearing

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 126,233 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wearing

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 115,215 miles

Nearside Front additional lamp less than 50% working

Fail 19 Oct 2016 115,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front additional lamp less than 50% working

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 98,421 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 83,737 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 77,395 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 77,395 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 65,970 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 65,537 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 50,688 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 50,666 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 28,628 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 18,715 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 13,746 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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WJ55 SNK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WJ55 SNK, 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 WJ55 SNK registered?

WJ55 SNK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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