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WR55 XNV

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,797 mi
Last recorded102,797 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 XNV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 102,797 miles

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

Offside mirror cover missing

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly cam cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

fuel cap seal starting to perish slightly

Fail 9 May 2023 102,797 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside mirror cover missing

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly cam cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

fuel cap seal starting to perish slightly

Pass 21 Oct 2021 100,583 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 99,824 miles

Front prop shaft missing

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted

slight oil leak

small chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Feb 2019 96,712 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 92,683 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2017 85,283 miles

Corrosion to all rear axle components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn from edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jan 2017 85,283 miles

Corrosion to all rear axle components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn from edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 76,242 miles

oil leak

rear number plate loose

Pass 20 Jan 2015 66,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body sill covers fitted

child seat on nearside front seat not fitted at time of test

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 54,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres age cracking

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres age cracking

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Nov 2012 44,738 miles

age cracking to all tyres

exhaust corroded

osr tyre has some deep cuts

sills covered

some under trays fitted

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

Fail 27 Nov 2012 44,738 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

age cracking to all tyres

exhaust corroded

osr tyre has some deep cuts

sills covered

some under trays fitted

stone chips in windscreen

wet weather condtions

Pass 14 Dec 2011 39,727 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 34,242 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 27,879 miles

brake pipe over cover and subframe not visible

Pass 18 Dec 2008 20,497 miles

brake pipes over cover not visabal

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 XNV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XNV, 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 WR55 XNV registered?

WR55 XNV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is WR55 XNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR55 XNV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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