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BJ05 URM

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,995 mi
Last recorded103,995 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 URM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 103,995 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 80,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 80,887 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 59,870 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 59,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 38,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 26,821 miles

surface cracks to o/s & n/s front & rear tyres

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 URM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 URM, 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 URM registered?

BJ05 URM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is BJ05 URM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 URM shows 7 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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