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WR05 JUL

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

98,152 mi
Last recorded98,152 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 JUL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 98,152 miles

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

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

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

slight perishing to the fuel cap rubber

unable to see the inner brake pads

Pass 10 Aug 2018 92,712 miles

Handbrake grabs and squeals in operation

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Plastic undertray/cover broken

Slight perishing to fuel cap rubber seal

Slight scratching to windscreen

Fail 9 Aug 2018 92,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake fluid level low

Handbrake grabs and squeals in operation

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Plastic undertray/cover broken

Slight perishing to fuel cap rubber seal

Slight scratching to windscreen

Pass 11 Aug 2017 87,264 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small cuts to the tread on the n/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2016 81,810 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 72,125 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 65,687 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 60,263 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 53,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2011 45,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2010 34,002 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 31,290 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 23,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2007 17,131 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 JUL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 WR05 JUL, 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 JUL registered?

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

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