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WV05 TCJ

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,409 mi
Last recorded132,409 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 TCJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 132,409 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 126,535 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 126,457 miles

Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 115,013 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 104,129 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 104,129 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 98,021 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 98,021 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 89,269 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 74,896 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 65,593 miles

a/c belt in poor condition

handbrake travel

rear tyres becoming low tread

Fail 21 Apr 2011 65,593 miles

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

a/c belt in poor condition

handbrake travel

rear tyres becoming low tread

Pass 1 Apr 2010 56,474 miles

a/c belt frayed

nearside rear coil spring broken

Fail 1 Apr 2010 56,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

a/c belt frayed

nearside rear coil spring broken

Pass 20 Apr 2009 48,471 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Apr 2008 42,131 miles

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

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 TCJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 TCJ, 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 TCJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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