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WU55 EFY

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

131,135 mi
Last recorded131,135 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 EFY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 131,135 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 130,694 miles

Handbrake lever travel, not considered excessive at present

Pass 17 May 2024 129,276 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 128,014 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 127,565 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear shocker bump stops worn

Pass 9 Jun 2021 125,405 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 123,848 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 123,027 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 121,807 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 May 2018 121,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2017 119,810 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 117,308 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 117,308 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 114,102 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 111,417 miles

Exhaust mount rubbers perishing

Fail 25 Jun 2014 111,414 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust mount rubbers perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2013 109,227 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 104,882 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 97,080 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 88,724 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 84,658 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 84,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2008 67,230 miles

rear tyres on 2.8mm

Fail 17 Nov 2008 66,592 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

rear tyres on 2.8mm

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 EFY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EFY, 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 WU55 EFY registered?

WU55 EFY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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