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LJ05 RZU

2003 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,285 mi
Last recorded81,285 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW X358,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 RZU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 81,285 miles

all four tyres have signs of perishing

Fail 28 Aug 2015 81,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all four tyres have signs of perishing

Pass 1 Sep 2014 74,062 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 74,059 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 72,655 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 72,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front tyre slightly mishapen.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 72,612 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 63,927 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 56,131 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 44,756 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 44,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 33,233 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 23,655 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 20,420 miles

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges advise geometry to be checked

two rear tyres getting near wear bars

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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LJ05 RZU is a 2003 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 58,920 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 LJ05 RZU, 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 23 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ05 RZU is a 2003 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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