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985 JON

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,481 mi
Last recorded77,481 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration985 JON
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 77,481 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 77,022 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 76,451 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake back plate insecure

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 74,335 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 70,528 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 70,528 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 66,279 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 61,416 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 56,540 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 52,438 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 48,996 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 46,395 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 41,973 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 36,895 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 33,883 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 7 Dec 2011 30,256 miles

nearside rear tyre damaged on side wall

rear discs worn and pitted

Pass 2 Dec 2010 26,027 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 23,033 miles

Both rear ntyres getting low.

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

offside front tyre bald on inner edge also nail/screw in tread.ATTENTION RECOMMENDED

Fail 17 Dec 2009 23,031 miles

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

Both rear ntyres getting low.

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

offside front tyre bald on inner edge also nail/screw in tread.ATTENTION RECOMMENDED

Pass 9 Dec 2008 16,676 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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985 JON is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 985 JON, 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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985 JON is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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