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WN55 HTT

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,135 mi
Last recorded161,135 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 HTT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 161,135 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))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 152,126 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 144,694 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 141,342 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 131,108 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 122,296 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Feb 2021 122,293 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2020 114,881 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Feb 2019 102,529 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 90,357 miles

all tyres 4mm,front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 19 Feb 2018 90,261 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not reaching screen (8.2.3)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level, also very dim (1.2.1b)

all tyres 4mm,front tyres wearing inner edges

headlamp washers not working

Pass 30 Jan 2017 76,259 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 76,259 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 63,004 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 61,221 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 57,038 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 47,773 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 43,327 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 38,905 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 34,578 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 27,305 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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WN55 HTT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WN55 HTT, 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 WN55 HTT registered?

WN55 HTT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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