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WU55 WJV

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

179,989 mi
Last recorded179,989 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 WJV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 179,989 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

general surface corrosion under body

Fail 7 Nov 2025 179,989 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

general surface corrosion under body

Pass 14 Nov 2023 178,201 miles

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

under carriage surface rust

Pass 30 Nov 2022 174,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 174,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 158,058 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 150,358 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 146,126 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 141,334 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 135,188 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 122,910 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 114,398 miles

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

minor engine oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 105,026 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 86,550 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 86,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 95,727 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 85,928 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 85,433 miles

dipstick stuck

Fail 30 Mar 2012 85,433 miles

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

dipstick stuck

Pass 30 Mar 2011 69,073 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 69,073 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 52,049 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 35,963 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 35,963 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 23,204 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 WJV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WJV, 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 WJV registered?

WU55 WJV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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