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BJ05 LKD

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,665 mi
Last recorded148,665 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 LKD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 148,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 148,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 143,970 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 143,119 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 139,347 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 137,157 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 136,230 miles

Both Front tyres wearing outer edges and outer wall has cracks/perishing

Both rear tyres outer wall has cracks/perishing

Rear wiper does not clear the screen effectively

Pass 8 May 2019 133,567 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 133,567 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2018 129,463 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 125,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 120,039 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 113,347 miles

rear number plate deteriated

spring missing from nearside front brake caliper

Pass 9 May 2014 106,907 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 98,482 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 90,283 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 83,138 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 73,656 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 73,656 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 55,309 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 55,309 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 40,058 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 LKD is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LKD, 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 BJ05 LKD registered?

BJ05 LKD is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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