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J800 AAM

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests43 (36 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate83.7%

Mileage

191,067 mi
Last recorded191,067 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ800 AAM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

36 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 191,067 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2025 137,138 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 126,348 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 126,348 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 175,770 miles

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

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

hand brake effort low

Pass 19 Oct 2023 124,878 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 167,505 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 117,268 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 154,771 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 154,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 112,254 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 148,158 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 106,789 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 106,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 141,515 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 100,395 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 131,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 92,439 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 122,550 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 122,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 86,026 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 113,567 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 78,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm 235/50R18 (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear tyres tread is wearing out of shape

Pass 4 Jul 2016 103,495 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 75,332 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall is cracking

Rear tyres tread is wearing out of shape

Pass 22 Jun 2015 93,509 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 72,235 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 83,211 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 83,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 64,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 70,023 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 70,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 58,572 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 56,928 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 56,924 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 51,333 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 39,253 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 45,135 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 23,739 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 38,912 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 22,408 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 31,139 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 21,795 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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J800 AAM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.7%.

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 J800 AAM, 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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J800 AAM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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