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WU55 BVT

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,074 mi
Last recorded140,074 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 BVT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 140,074 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 139,149 miles

Brakes ; Corrosion on rear discs , may clean off.

Brakes ; Parking brakes imbalance & noise during brake test

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 138,001 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade split but still clears windscreen effectively. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc has slight corrosion / pitting to friction faces.

Note; A/C belt missing.

Note; Engine covers, under trays and mouldings fitted obscuring view of components.

Slight oil leak from front of engine.

Pass 26 Feb 2019 131,201 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 113,294 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 113,294 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2017 109,289 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jul 2017 109,289 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 97,307 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 97,307 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 84,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2014 71,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F+O/S/F+O/S/R tyres perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 62,456 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 62,456 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 59,149 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 51,220 miles

emissions too low to record

Pass 23 Apr 2010 40,434 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 34,904 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,201 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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WU55 BVT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WU55 BVT, 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 WU55 BVT registered?

WU55 BVT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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