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EA55 DFJ

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

187,302 mi
Last recorded187,302 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 DFJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 187,302 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns&os (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 187,302 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns&os (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 184,080 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 179,261 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 173,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres have cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 169,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 164,784 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 164,784 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 160,388 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 155,723 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 148,474 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 140,480 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 140,264 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 131,561 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 123,291 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 113,846 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 106,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2012 106,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 104,089 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 86,864 miles

osr tyre getting worn 235/50-18 dunlop

Pass 9 Dec 2009 62,390 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

engine oil level low

all tyres have very deep cuts evident.

Fail 9 Dec 2009 62,390 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

engine oil level low

all tyres have very deep cuts evident.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,602 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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EA55 DFJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EA55 DFJ, 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 EA55 DFJ registered?

EA55 DFJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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