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BJ55 BDY

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,810 mi
Last recorded149,810 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 149,810 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 138,805 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s front tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 18 Mar 2021 126,674 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 116,145 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 108,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 101,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 101,660 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 87,575 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 75,137 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 75,137 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 67,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Feb 2014 59,051 miles

front brake discs pitted and corroded

noise drive aux drive belt area

wiper blades poor

Pass 30 Jan 2013 50,591 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2013 50,556 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 44,369 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 44,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 35,135 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 27,132 miles

all tyres getting close to wear markers

front brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Feb 2009 18,845 miles

exhaust emission output to low to be measured

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 BDY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BDY, 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 BDY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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