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BJ05 POF

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

153,753 mi
Last recorded153,753 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 POF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 153,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 150,424 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE PAD WEAR SENSOR NOT CONNECTED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 150,398 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front BRAKE PAD WEAR SENSOR NOT CONNECTED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 147,478 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower arm bushes,, front of the 2,,, recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels, surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop/end link,, recommend replace (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, tyre is 8 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 2.9mm, tyre is 8 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning recommend attention (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop/end link,,, recommend replace (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning recommend attention (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge,, tyre is on legal limit,, recommend replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning recommend attention (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set on position 1 for mot requirements ()

both handbrake cables, slightly deteriorated

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view to some testable items

Pass 4 Jun 2022 143,228 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front,, recommend check/replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear, surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower,, front of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge,, tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges,, 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS warning light on,, recommend check

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s and n/s handbrake cables deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2021 139,725 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs, slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front tie arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s handbrake cable, slightly deteriorated

undertrays, engine and sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 18 Jan 2020 139,021 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs slightly pitted and corroded,,, recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted, limiting view (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower,,, tie bar arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre, worn slightly uneven on inner edge

parking brake performance 20%, MOT pass mark 16%,, recommend check

Pass 5 Jul 2018 136,057 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil contamination around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted to vehicle restricting full inspection

Pass 15 Jul 2017 130,700 miles

Oil leak ()

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front,, inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

under trays and sill covers fitted, limiting view

Fail 13 Jul 2017 130,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front,, inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

under trays and sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 22 Jul 2016 125,578 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2016 125,366 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2015 119,824 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 115,477 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 110,981 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 110,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 106,241 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 101,188 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 93,452 miles

both rear tyres on 2 to 3 mm tread depth

Fail 16 Jun 2010 93,452 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres on 2 to 3 mm tread depth

Pass 17 Aug 2009 75,149 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 75,149 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 55,164 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 55,164 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all tyres limit front pads close

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 POF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 POF, 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 POF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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