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LJ55 SXT

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

185,433 mi
Last recorded185,433 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 SXT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 185,433 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 171,343 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 163,694 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 163,694 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 153,357 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 153,357 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 138,008 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Feb 2012 120,818 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 118,760 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 100,118 miles

nearside front inner brake pad worn

offside front seat belt worn

Pass 9 Oct 2009 79,758 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 79,073 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 56,752 miles

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

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

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 SXT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SXT, 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 LJ55 SXT registered?

LJ55 SXT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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