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WU55 PKX

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

186,389 mi
Last recorded186,389 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 PKX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 186,389 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 184,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (straight arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching 3mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 179,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front outer cv joint has slight up and down play

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 167,388 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 167,388 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 153,988 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 153,988 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 123,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 109,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 92,557 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 69,420 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 53,640 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 44,998 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 29,293 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 13,798 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 11,955 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 10,399 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 9,755 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 8,911 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 8,911 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 8,129 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 6,357 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 PKX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WU55 PKX, 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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WU55 PKX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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