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LJ55 YYY

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,925 mi
Last recorded126,925 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 YYY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 126,925 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Road wheel rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leaking transmission fluid but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Nov 2025 126,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ARB droplink worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Rear lower arm on N/S/F ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag warning light illuminated in vehicle (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Road wheel rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leaking transmission fluid but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2024 119,309 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Undertrays fitted at the time of test

Fail 17 Aug 2024 119,309 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Undertrays fitted at the time of test

Pass 13 Mar 2023 103,785 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute ALL (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 103,763 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute ALL (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 99,238 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 99,232 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 97,416 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 97,410 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 84,686 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 80,075 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 80,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 70,154 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 60,577 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 59,679 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 57,863 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 55,447 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 52,792 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 52,792 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 49,440 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 49,440 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 46,326 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 41,880 miles

nearside front tyre showing signs of wear

Fail 10 Jan 2011 41,880 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre showing signs of wear

Pass 9 Jan 2010 34,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

covers fitted to top nand bottom engine compartment

Fail 7 Jan 2010 34,974 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

covers fitted to top nand bottom engine compartment

Pass 7 Jan 2009 27,157 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front 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 YYY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YYY, 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 YYY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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