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LJ55 TCO

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,981 mi
Last recorded132,981 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 132,981 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 132,592 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 127,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 116,026 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 116,026 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 105,904 miles

front brake discs corroded & lipped

rear brake disc inner faces heavily corroded & worn

Pass 26 Aug 2016 101,175 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 101,175 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 91,211 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 82,283 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 82,081 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 72,945 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 3 Sep 2012 63,403 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 53,488 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 51,553 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 43,396 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 37,461 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 31,082 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 TCO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TCO, 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 TCO registered?

LJ55 TCO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 October 2005.

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