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M3 JYY

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

108,843 mi
Last recorded108,843 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 JYY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 108,843 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 108,060 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake lower effort /just in limit

Pass 10 Sep 2024 105,847 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 102,482 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 mounts/slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 99,123 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 97,384 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount /in windsreen

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 95,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 93,165 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 87,784 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 80,821 miles

engine and undercovers fitted.

Pass 21 Oct 2016 76,118 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 68,320 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen wiper blades leave streaks.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 64,223 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 64,223 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2012 57,845 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 52,319 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 46,851 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 41,616 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 38,798 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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M3 JYY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 M3 JYY, 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 M3 JYY registered?

M3 JYY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is M3 JYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 JYY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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