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WM05 GZW

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

153,320 mi
Last recorded153,320 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 GZW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 153,320 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside, front thrust arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 153,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside, front thrust arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 148,123 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside, Front thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55 17, ~2.5mm, wearing on outer edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 148,123 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Nearside & Offside (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside, Front thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55 17, ~2.5mm, wearing on outer edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 144,352 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside, Front thrust arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 14 Dec 2020 144,352 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside, Front thrust arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2019 137,304 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 137,304 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2018 127,121 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2017 120,410 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 111,767 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 111,767 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 103,040 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 95,363 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 85,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/sf tyre has a cut on centre treads

Pass 28 May 2012 77,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate is insecure at o/s corner

Fail 28 May 2012 77,035 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate is insecure at o/s corner

Pass 20 May 2011 68,940 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2011 68,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 55,309 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 46,564 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 37,496 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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WM05 GZW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WM05 GZW, 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 WM05 GZW registered?

WM05 GZW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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