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M99 JKF

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

146,250 mi
Last recorded146,250 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM99 JKF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 146,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 142,938 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 139,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2023 134,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all rear suspension corroded

both rear shockers corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2022 128,424 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 121,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 103,707 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 97,431 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 91,764 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 85,567 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 85,567 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 80,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 72,267 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 57,160 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted and rear pads worn

Pass 13 Jul 2013 57,160 miles

rear brake pads worn rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 5 Jul 2012 52,021 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 46,457 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,918 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 31,766 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 28,128 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 19,314 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M99 JKF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 M99 JKF, 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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M99 JKF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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