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LJ55 YZS

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

116,389 mi
Last recorded116,389 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 116,389 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 115,852 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 115,263 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 115,253 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 114,624 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 113,939 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 113,939 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 112,301 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 112,301 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 108,300 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 104,311 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 100,458 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 28 Nov 2015 93,321 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges

Engine bay covers fitted

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2014 82,077 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 74,642 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 65,218 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 57,267 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 48,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 37,595 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 29,577 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 YZS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YZS, 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 YZS registered?

LJ55 YZS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 December 2005.

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