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WL55 GVG

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

252,705 mi
Last recorded252,705 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 GVG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 252,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 242,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 230,338 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 222,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 203,208 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 194,081 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 181,663 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 173,478 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 173,478 miles

Central Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 163,719 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 163,719 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 152,820 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 152,820 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 140,938 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 140,842 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 125,212 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2014 112,869 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear and off side front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Mar 2014 112,859 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear and off side front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2012 97,145 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 75,025 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 63,371 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 52,358 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 52,358 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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WL55 GVG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc 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 WL55 GVG, 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 WL55 GVG registered?

WL55 GVG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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