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WR05 NKH

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

114,948 mi
Last recorded114,948 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 NKH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 114,948 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 113,963 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Oil seepage.

Rear subframe & suspension component's corroded.

Pass 7 May 2024 112,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 110,290 miles

Front Lower Oil seepage

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 both sides on wear indicators 2MM remaining. 235/50/R18 97V (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wiper deterioated.

suspension components corroded.

Pass 7 May 2022 102,244 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 both sides front lower arm slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 both side tyres over 10 yrs old (2008/09). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension components corroded.

Pass 6 May 2021 96,873 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 94,754 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 91,585 miles

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

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))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 91,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 88,124 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 81,334 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 79,717 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 74,100 miles

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

Front Wipers Smearing Slightly.

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 67,042 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 58,662 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 50,332 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 48,976 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 45,793 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 38,803 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 38,802 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to sidewall.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 32,399 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 26,840 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 NKH is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NKH, 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 WR05 NKH registered?

WR05 NKH is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is WR05 NKH safe to buy?

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