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WJ55 TVV

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

172,216 mi
Last recorded172,216 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 TVV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 172,216 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 164,472 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 158,699 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 158,687 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 154,679 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 149,586 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 149,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 140,209 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 140,209 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 133,831 miles

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 18 Jan 2017 121,517 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre starting to split on inner wall

Fail 16 Jan 2017 121,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre starting to split on inner wall

Pass 16 Feb 2016 114,072 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 114,072 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 105,659 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 105,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear shock absorber shroud insecure.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 90,202 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers smearing screen

Pass 29 Aug 2012 76,112 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 62,470 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 48,656 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in o/s/r tyre where tyre has had puncture repair within requirements for M.O.T

non star rated tyres fitted to vehicle

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 17 Aug 2010 48,656 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in o/s/r tyre where tyre has had puncture repair within requirements for M.O.T

non star rated tyres fitted to vehicle

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 26 Aug 2009 31,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres on 2.5mm

Pass 3 Sep 2008 17,475 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 TVV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 TVV, 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 TVV registered?

WJ55 TVV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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