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WR05 GMO

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

174,293 mi
Last recorded174,293 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 GMO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 174,293 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 161,879 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2019 161,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 156,561 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 156,547 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 150,178 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 143,779 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 136,175 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 127,754 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 May 2013 11,987 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 11,987 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 102,377 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 102,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 May 2011 86,542 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 86,542 miles

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

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

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

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

just passed emmisions

Pass 10 May 2010 68,404 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 52,152 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 31,257 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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WR05 GMO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WR05 GMO, 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 WR05 GMO registered?

WR05 GMO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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The MOT history for WR05 GMO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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