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BJ05 KXW

2005 BMW X3

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,627 mi
Last recorded113,627 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 KXW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 113,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 111,693 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 104,687 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 104,652 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 99,290 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 81,911 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 81,828 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear coil spring broken Both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 71,283 miles

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

note.rear diff slight leak

Pass 26 Jun 2015 66,490 miles

note.diff leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 62,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

note.fluid leak from diff

Pass 15 May 2013 57,932 miles

Note: Rear differential has a oil leak.

Fail 14 May 2013 57,923 miles

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

Note: Rear differential has a oil leak.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 53,111 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 53,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 46,539 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 40,342 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 40,342 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 39,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 39,759 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 31,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Oct 2008 31,187 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2007 19,070 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 KXW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BJ05 KXW, 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 KXW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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