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D5 JCN

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 JCN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 235 50 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Non Obligatory Rear Wiper Blade Defective

Offside & Nearside Front Shock Absorber Dust Covers Damaged / Insecure

Offside & Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Covers Damaged / Insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235 50 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Wearing Inner Edge, 235 50 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage Broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside & Nearside Front - Lower Front Suspension Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Offside & Nearside Front Washers (3.5 (a))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside & Nearside Front Headlamp Lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Middle & Rear Exhaust Heat Shields Not Secure At All Fixings

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 235 50 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Non Obligatory Rear Wiper Blade Defective

Offside & Nearside Front Shock Absorber Dust Covers Damaged / Insecure

Offside & Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Covers Damaged / Insecure

Offside Front ABS Wiring Incorrectly Routed Fouling Anti Roll Bar Linkage

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235 50 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Wearing Inner Edge, 235 50 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel / Freeplay Just Passed On Max Adjustment Limit, It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair ASAP

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 123,461 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 123,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 119,395 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 115,567 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 115,528 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 12 Oct 2019 111,859 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 107,041 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 107,013 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 101,128 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Nov 2016 95,099 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 88,183 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 79,659 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 72,507 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 65,964 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 57,769 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Aug 2010 46,427 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 37,051 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 27,077 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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D5 JCN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D5 JCN, 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 D5 JCN registered?

D5 JCN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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