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WV05 LRF

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,874 mi
Last recorded127,874 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 LRF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 127,874 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 121,317 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 121,317 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 119,612 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 116,839 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 113,663 miles

Front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 111,961 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer side light bulb not working

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 109,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 105,224 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 95,846 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 89,507 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 82,280 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 73,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 69,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jul 2012 69,014 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 64,212 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 64,212 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 59,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 55,241 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 55,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 53,767 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 52,282 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 LRF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 LRF, 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 WV05 LRF registered?

WV05 LRF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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