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BL55 JWK

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,438 mi
Last recorded113,438 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 JWK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 113,438 miles

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

Front under tray fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2023 105,042 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 96,799 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT THRUST ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT THRUST ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 92,021 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 92,021 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 85,999 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 85,999 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair HAND BRAKE (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 79,941 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING ALL AROUND CROWN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 75,511 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 75,502 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 69,635 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 64,305 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seats fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2015 58,092 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 53,333 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 53,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 48,974 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 48,974 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 44,785 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 44,785 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 41,316 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 34,835 miles

slight damage to the offside front inner wheel rim

Pass 21 Dec 2009 29,515 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 23,515 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)

Part of under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd

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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BL55 JWK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BL55 JWK, 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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BL55 JWK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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