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BJ55 UGT

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,790 mi
Last recorded134,790 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 UGT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 134,790 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 134,790 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 117,484 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 167,653 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 157,348 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 140,500 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 119,804 miles

offside rear tyre close to limits and worn on inner edge.

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 UGT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UGT, 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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What year was BJ55 UGT registered?

BJ55 UGT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is BJ55 UGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ55 UGT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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