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LJ05 VTZ

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

191,011 mi
Last recorded191,011 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 VTZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 191,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 191,010 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 183,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper shroud adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm/2mm edges, 4mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 163,653 miles

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

rear bumper damaged nearside rear

Fail 2 Jul 2019 163,653 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

rear bumper damaged nearside rear

Pass 14 Jun 2018 153,373 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced inner inop (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

all number plate screws temporary coloured needs caps

Pass 14 Apr 2017 138,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/50R18 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 129,636 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 117,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 105,647 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 92,808 miles

Both front brake discs very slightly worn

Both front wipers smearing slightly

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 92,527 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Air con drive belt come off pulley

Both front brake discs very slightly worn

Both front wipers smearing slightly

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 78,475 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 64,981 miles

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

Oil level close to minimum mark on dipstick

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2011 64,980 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

Offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Oil level close to minimum mark on dipstick

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2010 50,590 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 36,455 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 25,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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 VTZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VTZ, 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 VTZ registered?

LJ05 VTZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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