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WK05 GAU

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,849 mi
Last recorded139,849 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 GAU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 139,849 miles

oil leak on rear of gear box

Pass 5 Mar 2016 127,275 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 106,916 miles

front brakes excessive judder

n,s,r tyre sidewall damaged

n.s.f tyre sidwall damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2013 101,380 miles

n/s rear tyre side wall worn

Pass 1 Oct 2012 96,246 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 70,020 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 65,352 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 62,979 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 53,358 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 53,358 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 40,100 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 31,275 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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WK05 GAU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WK05 GAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK05 GAU registered?

WK05 GAU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is WK05 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK05 GAU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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