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WV05 LRU

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,751 mi
Last recorded127,751 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 LRU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 127,751 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2018 127,585 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 117,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 102,787 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 95,073 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 87,418 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 80,103 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 80,101 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre worn close to cords/plies inside edge. 235/50ZR18

Pass 4 Apr 2013 77,708 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2012 73,272 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 61,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 49,207 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge/advise tracking check

Pass 21 Nov 2009 36,430 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 24,557 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 16,283 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 LRU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LRU, 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 LRU registered?

WV05 LRU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is WV05 LRU safe to buy?

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