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WV05 MPY

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,611 mi
Last recorded110,611 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 MPY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 110,611 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 110,501 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 102,572 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 96,365 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 96,350 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated nearside front (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 89,621 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 89,621 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 82,372 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 73,263 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 73,263 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 64,227 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 58,176 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 53,432 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 53,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Feb 2010 44,948 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 38,515 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 30,713 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 MPY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WV05 MPY, 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 MPY registered?

WV05 MPY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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