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LS55 JHK

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,712 mi
Last recorded53,712 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 JHK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 53,712 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 53,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 50,209 miles

Advise o/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Dec 2014 50,209 miles

Advise o/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jan 2014 48,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Dec 2012 42,935 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 42,395 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 36,171 miles

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

objects hanging from rear view mirror.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 29,604 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 24,312 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 18,487 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

tyre warning light on

wiper's slightly smearing

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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LS55 JHK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LS55 JHK, 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 LS55 JHK registered?

LS55 JHK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is LS55 JHK safe to buy?

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