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WV05 MMA

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

133,855 mi
Last recorded133,855 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 MMA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 133,855 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 133,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 127,536 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 119,443 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 111,544 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 110,440 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 104,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 98,666 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 93,466 miles

Spare wheel missing

Pass 26 Feb 2016 86,309 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 74,348 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 63,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF tyre cracked

NSR tyre cracked

OSR tyre cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 58,500 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 55,703 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 49,018 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2011 49,018 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2010 41,664 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Both rear tyre treads getting low.

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 41,664 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Both rear tyre treads getting low.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 34,233 miles

poor windscreen repair in zone A

Pass 22 Feb 2008 25,874 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 MMA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MMA, 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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WV05 MMA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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