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LJ05 UTY

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

128,876 mi
Last recorded128,876 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 UTY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 128,876 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 125,713 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE ALL 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 123,183 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 120,184 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 117,449 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 114,426 miles

Both rear tyres worn

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 107,880 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 104,356 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 104,343 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2016 97,238 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2015 95,153 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 93,296 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 91,332 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Aug 2013 91,332 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Sep 2012 85,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 85,157 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 77,502 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 76,319 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 76,319 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 67,575 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 53,823 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2008 40,128 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 UTY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 LJ05 UTY, 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 LJ05 UTY registered?

LJ05 UTY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 May 2005.

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