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WV05 KSN

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,158 mi
Last recorded130,158 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 KSN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 130,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear on disc advise next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear on disc advise next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 128,220 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 128,220 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 122,796 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 122,796 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 115,297 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 106,481 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 98,864 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

screw in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 22 Nov 2016 93,219 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 88,051 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 76,321 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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WV05 KSN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WV05 KSN, 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 WV05 KSN registered?

WV05 KSN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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