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CJS 448

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,284 mi
Last recorded157,284 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJS 448
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 157,284 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 157,281 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel on engine undertray (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 155,839 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 154,385 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 152,839 miles

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

park brake appears to require attention

Pass 14 Apr 2022 151,319 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 149,061 miles

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

Engine cover, Under tray, Sill covers & Under guards fitted at time of test

Nearside tyres perished

Pass 26 Mar 2020 147,248 miles

Engine cover, under tray, sill covers and under guards fitted at time of test

Nearside Front and rear tyres perished.

Pass 19 Mar 2019 144,440 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover, sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2018 141,933 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 139,030 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover, sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 133,031 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 129,435 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 121,290 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 104,805 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 87,793 miles

Offside front tyre has a cut in the tread less than 25mm and worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2010 70,055 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 69,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 51,126 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 37,708 miles

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 20 Oct 2008 37,708 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

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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CJS 448 is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CJS 448, 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 CJS 448 registered?

CJS 448 is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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