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MJ55 DXZ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

132,920 mi
Last recorded132,920 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 DXZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 132,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 15 Sep 2026 132,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 130,055 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 130,055 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 127,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 127,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 123,706 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

parking brake performance low

Fail 14 Sep 2023 123,706 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

parking brake performance low

Pass 13 Sep 2022 120,702 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2021 116,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 114,519 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 111,822 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 107,282 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

parking brake performance low

Pass 12 Sep 2017 100,118 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 91,272 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 91,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 81,675 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2014 73,895 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 67,660 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 58,853 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 52,591 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 43,271 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 34,087 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 23,889 miles

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

Offside 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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MJ55 DXZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MJ55 DXZ, 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 MJ55 DXZ registered?

MJ55 DXZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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