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WU05 SOE

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

118,685 mi
Last recorded118,685 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 SOE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2023 118,685 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 115,798 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 111,780 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside front side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Nail in tyre nearside rear tyre has nail ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre close to legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre close to legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured offside front side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights offside front headlamp adjuster malfunction ()

Offside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre close to legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 109,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre close to legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in nearside rear tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre close to legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre close to legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre close to legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 109,274 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements parking brake need investigate and fix ( efficiency below requirement ) (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads less then 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre close to legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in nearside rear tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre close to legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre close to legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre close to legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 106,149 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 102,782 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 98,092 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 94,574 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 90,757 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 85,403 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 79,565 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 75,141 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 717,783 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 60,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 53,213 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 44,810 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 41,202 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 35,906 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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WU05 SOE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WU05 SOE, 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

How do I check the history of WU05 SOE?

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What year was WU05 SOE registered?

WU05 SOE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is WU05 SOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 SOE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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