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BJ55 WFC

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

206,261 mi
Last recorded206,261 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 WFC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 206,261 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking Brake lever high

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 206,261 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Parking Brake lever high

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 197,551 miles

parking brake high

Pass 14 Feb 2024 188,296 miles

Parking Brake lever high

Reverse lamp not working

Fail 14 Feb 2024 188,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking Brake lever high

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 20 Jan 2023 179,042 miles

Parking brake lever high

Pass 23 Dec 2021 172,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 172,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 163,555 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 163,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 156,582 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 156,582 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 147,410 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 147,410 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 137,743 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 132,485 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 132,485 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 125,648 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 120,514 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 120,514 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 105,178 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 105,178 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear 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 12 Nov 2012 92,795 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 85,504 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 77,756 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 66,968 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 55,432 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 55,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 WFC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WFC, 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 WFC registered?

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

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