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J1 EXY

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

152,777 mi
Last recorded152,777 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 EXY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 152,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 148,963 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 144,927 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 140,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 135,287 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 130,959 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 128,230 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 123,709 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 119,491 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 112,326 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 112,305 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 106,441 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 101,721 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 97,343 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 91,833 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 85,338 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 79,775 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 78,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

F and R brake disc's below min thickness stamped on disc

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 64,449 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 64,449 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 49,008 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 31,742 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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J1 EXY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J1 EXY, 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 J1 EXY registered?

J1 EXY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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