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MJ55 OEE

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,887 mi
Last recorded137,887 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 OEE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 137,887 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 127,134 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 120,803 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 111,198 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 111,198 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 101,011 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 90,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 80,136 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 80,136 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 71,672 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 66,856 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 58,812 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 57,960 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 57,960 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 46,374 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 39,830 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre worn low on edge

Fail 26 Sep 2011 39,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre worn low on edge

Pass 28 Sep 2010 33,415 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 27,101 miles

n/s/r tyre nail in

Fail 1 Oct 2009 27,101 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre nail in

Pass 3 Oct 2008 20,945 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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MJ55 OEE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black 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 MJ55 OEE, 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 MJ55 OEE registered?

MJ55 OEE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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