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BJ55 UHX

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

150,750 mi
Last recorded150,750 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 UHX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 150,750 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 146,035 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 141,630 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 137,494 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 128,986 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2021 120,328 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 96,242 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 82,661 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 79,374 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 73,921 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 68,539 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2014 63,415 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 57,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre scrubbing on the inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2012 50,770 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 43,885 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 18,609 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 35,776 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 27,725 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 20,055 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 20,047 miles

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

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

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 UHX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 UHX, 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 UHX registered?

BJ55 UHX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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