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LJ55 CHF

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,947 mi
Last recorded55,947 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 CHF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 55,947 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 55,941 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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)

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 28 Sep 2013 49,167 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 42,723 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 35,524 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 35,264 miles

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

BRIDGESTONE TURANZA EL42 235/50/R18 (97H)

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

Nearside front tyre has cut on outerwall but not deep enough to reach the cords yet.

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 27,614 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 9 Sep 2009 21,115 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2009 21,115 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,152 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 18,152 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LJ55 CHF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LJ55 CHF, 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 LJ55 CHF registered?

LJ55 CHF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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