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J444 LRT

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,637 mi
Last recorded176,637 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 LRT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 176,637 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 169,786 miles

Front prop shaft, play on joint

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 162,073 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 153,195 miles

Front brakes, back plates corroded

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 146,655 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 142,035 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner

Pass 13 Mar 2020 136,030 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 123,085 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 109,763 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 104,327 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 104,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 97,039 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre little or no tread pattern on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2015 90,787 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 90,732 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel fumes are strong in outside the vehicle advise further investigation

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 22 Jul 2014 84,993 miles

rear brake pads close to mindimension and need a .further check with wheels removed oil level (engine) on minimum

Fail 22 Jul 2014 84,993 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake pads close to mindimension and need a .further check with wheels removed oil level (engine) on minimum

Pass 23 Jul 2013 75,484 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 12 Jul 2012 65,684 miles

front dissc slightly worn

Fail 12 Jul 2012 65,676 miles

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

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

front dissc slightly worn

Pass 20 Jun 2011 54,039 miles

air bag light on

under shield loose

Pass 4 Mar 2010 47,503 miles

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

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

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

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)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 47,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 42,755 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 37,411 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 30,011 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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J444 LRT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J444 LRT, 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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J444 LRT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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