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DF55 LCJ

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,313 mi
Last recorded190,313 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 LCJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 190,313 miles

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

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

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 24 Mar 2021 185,141 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 185,141 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has age relating cracks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has age relating cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 182,449 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 175,304 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 167,288 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 159,310 miles

Front Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 16 Nov 2016 159,309 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2015 149,508 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smearing

emissions too clean too test

Pass 27 Nov 2014 140,595 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2014 140,455 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2013 130,140 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 130,140 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 118,693 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 107,802 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2010 94,765 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 80,607 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 80,517 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2008 64,995 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 63,273 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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DF55 LCJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DF55 LCJ, 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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DF55 LCJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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