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LJ55 ZDL

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

139,796 mi
Last recorded139,796 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 139,796 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 139,796 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 131,308 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 119,242 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 119,242 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 107,306 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 107,306 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 94,931 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 94,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing three wheel nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 92,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 84,659 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 79,929 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 74,935 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 68,526 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 64,073 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 57,344 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 51,647 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 46,715 miles

advise all tyres on 3mm

advise slight wear on all discs.

advise tracking.

Fail 16 Jun 2012 46,702 miles

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

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

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

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

advise slight wear on all discs.

Pass 18 Jun 2011 42,593 miles

advise front pads getting low

Pass 18 Jun 2010 37,149 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 24,810 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 ZDL 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 77.3%.

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 ZDL, 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 ZDL registered?

LJ55 ZDL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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