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BJ55 BCK

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

133,639 mi
Last recorded133,639 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 BCK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 133,639 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also crack in sidewall that does not reach cords (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 127,164 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 117,355 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 109,367 miles

Front Exhaust pipe clamp deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 102,214 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 94,967 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 88,629 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 88,045 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

rear diff locks up when vehicle at maximum turning point

Fail 11 May 2016 88,044 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

rear diff locks up when vehicle at maximum turning point

Fail 16 Jun 2015 80,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 80,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2014 73,087 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 65,461 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 56,406 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 44,882 miles

large underbody trays fitted, not possible to inspect all testable items

Pass 29 Sep 2010 39,515 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 32,320 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 25,768 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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BJ55 BCK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BJ55 BCK, 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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BJ55 BCK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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