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GJ55 LCU

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,714 mi
Last recorded155,714 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 LCU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 155,714 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 154,803 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged housing damage/backing missing

Fail 7 Mar 2022 154,801 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged housing damage/backing missing

Pass 29 Sep 2020 150,932 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged housing mirror missing ()

Pass 27 Sep 2019 148,733 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged housing mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 148,733 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged housing mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 136,021 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 136,018 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate incorrect spacing incorrect (0.1 (c))

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 118,779 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 25 Apr 2016 110,155 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 101,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2015 101,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 89,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Wiper Blades Smeary

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 79,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s wiper blade split but clears screen ok

Pass 29 Mar 2012 68,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cut in offside front tyre

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 56,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2010 45,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2009 32,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2007 14,582 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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GJ55 LCU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 GJ55 LCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ55 LCU registered?

GJ55 LCU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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