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LJ55 SVA

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

198,171 mi
Last recorded198,171 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 SVA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 198,171 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 191,524 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 189,849 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

long parking brake travel

Pass 29 Mar 2023 184,379 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 177,797 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 171,827 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 164,113 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 163,983 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 30 Jan 2019 154,690 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 147,784 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 138,633 miles

n/s/r brake slightly binding

rusting on suspension

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2016 138,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

rusting on suspension

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2015 128,787 miles

n/s/r shocker cover loose

slight damage on screen

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 119,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r shocker cover loose

Fail 23 Oct 2014 119,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r shocker cover loose

Pass 30 Oct 2013 111,952 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 1 Nov 2012 101,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage on screen

Pass 27 Oct 2011 90,150 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 78,464 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 62,832 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 62,832 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 45,557 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

front no. plate slightly cracked

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

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 SVA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SVA, 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 SVA registered?

LJ55 SVA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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