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J31 TPC

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,241 mi
Last recorded106,241 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 TPC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 106,241 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 98,291 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 94,358 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 90,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2023 90,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 89,960 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 85,681 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 81,080 miles

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

airbag light came on and went off during test(currently off)

engine tappy

fonr wipers starting to smear on screen

Pass 9 Apr 2019 78,189 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 75,042 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 72,878 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 72,878 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 72,719 miles

Both front tyre's cracking on sidewalls.

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 71,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2014 71,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 66,596 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

bulb worning lamp on

Fail 13 Apr 2012 64,095 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 64,095 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 55,126 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 55,126 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front proshaft u/j has collapsed

Fail 21 May 2010 46,924 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f tyre sidewall is badly scrubbed

Pass 21 May 2010 46,924 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall is badly scrubbed

Pass 27 May 2009 40,507 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 31,785 miles

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

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

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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J31 TPC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 J31 TPC, 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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J31 TPC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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