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LS55 JJU

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,660 mi
Last recorded130,660 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 JJU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 130,660 miles

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

misted lens

Pass 22 Nov 2022 125,485 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine/outer sill covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2022 125,479 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 120,788 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 116,255 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 109,674 miles

Front Both front top mounts have a slight play

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 109,672 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Both front top mounts have a slight play

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 104,326 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 102,210 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 102,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 94,813 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 88,554 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 78,392 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

nearside rear brake pads halfway worn

Pass 17 Oct 2013 66,562 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 56,270 miles

brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2011 50,474 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 39,340 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 44,473 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 35,023 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 24,536 miles

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)

Tailgate damaged.

Fail 14 Nov 2008 24,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tailgate damaged.

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 JJU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 JJU, 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 LS55 JJU registered?

LS55 JJU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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