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BJ55 WBN

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

171,265 mi
Last recorded171,265 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 171,265 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 160,226 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 142,681 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 142,681 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 123,615 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 106,099 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 96,658 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 89,592 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Jun 2013 79,194 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 68,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 2 Jun 2011 57,720 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 48,067 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 38,105 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 38,105 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 28,897 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 28,897 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 WBN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WBN, 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 WBN registered?

BJ55 WBN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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