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LJ55 SNN

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,029 mi
Last recorded130,029 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 SNN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 130,029 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 126,721 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 122,242 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 117,285 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 113,640 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 107,730 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 107,725 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 102,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Dec 2017 102,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 97,432 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 93,893 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 93,893 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 87,397 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2014 87,397 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 76,989 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 66,971 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 54,538 miles

Advise brake check with wheels removed

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

N/s front tyre wearing on edges.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

O/s front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Trim covers fitted on upper and lower of vehicle limiting visual inspection of some components.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 45,204 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 34,576 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

crack in front number plate

Pass 20 Nov 2008 27,559 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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LJ55 SNN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SNN, 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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LJ55 SNN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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