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WR55 UJG

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

155,613 mi
Last recorded155,613 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 UJG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 May 2026 155,613 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 137,367 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 137,367 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 131,717 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 Rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 126,848 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 126,848 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 122,632 miles

under trays fitted unable to fully see all components

Pass 19 Feb 2019 118,848 miles

under trays fitted unable to fully see all components

Pass 27 Feb 2018 115,644 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 112,645 miles

under trays fitted unable to fully see all conponents

Pass 8 Mar 2016 108,621 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% not all lights working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

under trays fitted unable to see all componants

Pass 17 Feb 2015 104,444 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 95,102 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 84,110 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 84,110 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 70,755 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 57,737 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 44,727 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 31,001 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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WR55 UJG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WR55 UJG, 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 WR55 UJG registered?

WR55 UJG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is WR55 UJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR55 UJG shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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