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AJ55 VVX

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

172,010 mi
Last recorded172,010 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VVX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 172,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 8 May 2025 172,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2023 157,169 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear underside of vehicle heavy surface corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2023 157,169 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Lump on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear underside of vehicle heavy surface corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2022 152,919 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 147,190 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 138,371 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 121,155 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 106,443 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 106,443 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55/17 98 h (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 93,182 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 88,312 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 76,680 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 64,563 miles

handbrake effort just passed

Pass 1 Nov 2013 57,734 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 57,682 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 53,872 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 47,530 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 3 Nov 2010 39,894 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2010 39,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2009 33,331 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 22,699 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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AJ55 VVX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AJ55 VVX, 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 AJ55 VVX registered?

AJ55 VVX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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