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BJ05 UKN

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,994 mi
Last recorded119,994 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 119,994 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 119,994 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 110,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all 4 road tyres wear

Fail 28 Oct 2016 110,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all 4 road tyres wear

Pass 29 Oct 2015 95,931 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 79,001 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 63,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 44,134 miles

Both front brake discs corroded and scored

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

Nearside rear brake disc scored

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2011 44,133 miles

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

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

Both front brake discs corroded and scored

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

Nearside front tyre on legal limit

Nearside rear brake disc scored

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2010 38,633 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 30,012 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 22,277 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 22,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 19,052 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 UKN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ05 UKN registered?

BJ05 UKN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 UKN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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