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LJ05 UKV

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

131,280 mi
Last recorded131,280 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 UKV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 131,280 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 131,269 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 125,669 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 120,866 miles

general oil leak under engine

Pass 23 Jun 2023 116,327 miles

Front tyres are worn on the edges .and wearing close to the legal limit

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

Rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Fail 22 Jun 2023 116,327 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Front tyres are worn on the edges .and wearing close to the legal limit

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

Rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Pass 20 Jun 2022 110,013 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray loose

Fail 20 Jun 2022 110,008 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray loose

Pass 18 Jun 2021 103,533 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 92,011 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 85,846 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 78,272 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 78,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel arch liner insecure (not fouling tyre)

Pass 24 May 2017 66,563 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the edges and perishing on the outer shoulder

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on the inner shoulder

Rear tyres badly perishing on the shoulders

Fail 24 May 2017 66,559 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the edges and perishing on the outer shoulder

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on the inner shoulder

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear tyres badly perishing on the shoulders

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 20 Jun 2016 58,154 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 50,713 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 47,830 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 43,152 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 43,152 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 36,782 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 36,782 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 32,478 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 27,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2009 24,626 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 23,445 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 23,445 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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LJ05 UKV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LJ05 UKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ05 UKV registered?

LJ05 UKV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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