CarVerify

Free Car Check

LJ55 RZU

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

159,967 mi
Last recorded159,967 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 RZU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 159,967 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 155,792 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 150,764 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 150,760 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake fluid leak & pads too thin (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 144,454 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 144,454 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 144,221 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 138,021 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate loose.

Pass 17 Nov 2020 131,705 miles

Offside front brake back plate loose.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. Also slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 131,704 miles

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

Offside front brake back plate loose.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. Also slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 123,066 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to outer side wall..

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose to housing..

Parking brake efficiency requirement just met..

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

Pass 23 Nov 2018 112,145 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 99,055 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 91,243 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 84,041 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 80,216 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 76,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 71,963 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 71,963 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 66,463 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 55,664 miles

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

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

rear brake pads gettinng low

Pass 5 Jan 2010 45,398 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 34,297 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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LJ55 RZU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LJ55 RZU, 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

How do I check the history of LJ55 RZU?

You can check the full history of LJ55 RZU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LJ55 RZU registered?

LJ55 RZU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 October 2005.

Is LJ55 RZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ55 RZU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ55 RZU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LJ55 RZU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.