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BK55 BYJ

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,257 mi
Last recorded130,257 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 BYJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 130,257 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 130,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 120,684 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 111,543 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 102,384 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 95,274 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 77,449 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 74,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 17 Oct 2012 65,499 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 16 Oct 2012 65,499 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Oct 2011 56,749 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,961 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 47,934 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 39,758 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 39,758 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 30,956 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BK55 BYJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK55 BYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK55 BYJ registered?

BK55 BYJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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