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LJ05 YHS

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

108,826 mi
Last recorded108,826 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 YHS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 108,826 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 106,598 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 106,598 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 102,160 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 98,505 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 98,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 94,823 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 94,823 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 90,634 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear of engine but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 88,281 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 85,611 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated OSR cv boot casing leaking/damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 85,611 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OSF suspension, rear most arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in NSR + OSR tyre treads - cords visible(235,50,18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated OSR cv boot casing leaking/damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 81,032 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 81,032 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 78,631 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 75,448 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 71,841 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 68,299 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 66,034 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 58,685 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 58,685 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 50,461 miles

front axle drive shaft hardy spicer badly worn

Pass 27 Apr 2010 41,753 miles

offside front lower suspension arm front bush worn

Fail 26 Apr 2010 41,753 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

front and rear brake pads worn very low

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside front lower suspension arm front bush worn

Pass 12 Jun 2009 32,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 32,742 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 20,297 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 YHS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc 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 YHS, 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 YHS registered?

LJ05 YHS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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