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JR03 JEZ

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,917 mi
Last recorded98,917 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR03 JEZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 98,917 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides. (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 98,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb is not seated correctly. (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides. (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 94,153 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 89,737 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 83,743 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 79,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear alloy wheel has slight damage to outer rim

Fail 7 Jan 2022 79,351 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear alloy wheel has slight damage to outer rim

Pass 18 Sep 2020 76,434 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 73,453 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 73,453 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 71,427 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all4 tyres and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 70,057 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread perished

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall perished

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 68,494 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Jan 2015 65,354 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 63,127 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 60,930 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 55,357 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 50,107 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 39,015 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 29,123 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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JR03 JEZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JR03 JEZ, 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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JR03 JEZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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