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BJ05 KXK

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,280 mi
Last recorded106,280 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 KXK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 106,280 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 100,359 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 100,346 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside covered in oil, not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 96,474 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 93,611 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 90,570 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 90,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 86,425 miles

both front tyres tread cracking slightly

front brake discs worn slightly

front brake pads wearing thin

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre cracking slightly

Fail 13 Jul 2020 86,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres tread cracking slightly

both rear tyres tread cracking

front brake discs worn slightly

front brake pads wearing thin

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2018 71,073 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Sep 2017 63,385 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 55,367 miles

Both front tyres are perished

Both rear tyres are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Child seats fitted preventing full inspection of seat and seatbelts

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

O/s/r brake disc is Pitted

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 25 Aug 2015 46,613 miles

n/s/r seat has a child seat fitted preventing the inspection of the adult seat belt.

Fail 25 Aug 2015 46,613 miles

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

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

n/s/r seat has a child seat fitted preventing the inspection of the adult seat belt.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 34,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 33,617 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 32,472 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 30,746 miles

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

Front and read discs are corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2010 29,362 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 27,413 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 26,339 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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BJ05 KXK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BJ05 KXK, 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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BJ05 KXK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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