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J5 DLH

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

90,313 mi
Last recorded90,313 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 DLH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2024 90,313 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 89,059 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 89,059 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 83,127 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 79,451 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 79,451 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 77,101 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 77,101 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 75,296 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 75,296 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 72,100 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 72,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner tale lamp not working

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 65,185 miles

Front TYRES BOTH PERISHING 235/55/17H

Front VENTED DISCS WORN/LIPPED

Fail 12 Jan 2018 65,185 miles

Front TYRES BOTH PERISHING 235/55/17H

Front VENTED DISCS WORN/LIPPED

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 56,136 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Jan 2016 48,617 miles

bumper insecure and body work damage

Fail 18 Jan 2016 48,617 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bumper insecure and body work damage

Pass 9 Jan 2015 40,348 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 34,140 miles

all four tyres sidewalls and tread cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2013 27,176 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 31 Jan 2012 17,132 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 13,679 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 12,269 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 11,090 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 10,045 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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J5 DLH is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 J5 DLH, 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 J5 DLH registered?

J5 DLH is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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