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LJ54 OSN

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

133,612 mi
Last recorded133,612 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 OSN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 133,612 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 133,611 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2024 127,114 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 123,518 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 117,535 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 105,971 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 103,435 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% Pass at 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 99,070 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine bay covers heat shields and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 7 Jun 2018 95,556 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine bay covers,heat shields and / or under trays fitted obscuring some components

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 6 Jun 2018 95,544 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine bay covers,heat shields and / or under trays fitted obscuring some components

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 1 Jun 2017 91,743 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 88,466 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 88,466 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 84,342 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 78,739 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 73,312 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 67,681 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 61,311 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 53,955 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 49,216 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 43,047 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 32,933 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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LJ54 OSN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 LJ54 OSN, 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 LJ54 OSN registered?

LJ54 OSN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 January 2005.

Is LJ54 OSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ54 OSN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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