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BT05 XOJ

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

150,408 mi
Last recorded150,408 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 XOJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 150,408 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear fog lamp not working

Offside reverse lamp not working

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 145,258 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 140,803 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 134,343 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 131,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2020 131,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 126,545 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 126,476 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Unable to check any rear seat belts due to child seats

Pass 14 Jul 2018 118,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2355517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

tyre pressure warning lamp on.

Fail 14 Jul 2018 118,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2355517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

tyre pressure warning lamp on.

Pass 17 Jul 2017 109,829 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 99,583 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 99,583 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 90,265 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 78,086 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 64,681 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 49,665 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Jul 2012 49,665 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Jun 2011 39,160 miles

rear tyre treads low

Pass 22 Jun 2010 32,766 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 25,600 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 25,597 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 20,931 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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BT05 XOJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 BT05 XOJ, 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 BT05 XOJ registered?

BT05 XOJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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