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LS55 VMJ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,556 mi
Last recorded153,556 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 VMJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 153,556 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Feb 2025 145,849 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 138,982 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 132,353 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 124,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 117,828 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 117,828 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 102,061 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 89,493 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 89,491 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 85,507 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 80,445 miles

Nearside wiper split

smear from wipers

Pass 18 May 2015 75,974 miles

centre high level stop lamp deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2014 70,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has cut on sidewall not to cords

Pass 29 May 2013 66,515 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 57,634 miles

emission trigger point not met

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 5 Apr 2012 57,634 miles

emission trigger point not met

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 25 Mar 2011 44,226 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 33,658 miles

both front tyre sidewalls are cut

Pass 12 Mar 2009 26,180 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 24,563 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 24,563 miles

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

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

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

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 VMJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LS55 VMJ, 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 VMJ registered?

LS55 VMJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is LS55 VMJ safe to buy?

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