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MJ55 SXW

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

157,618 mi
Last recorded157,618 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 SXW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 157,618 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 149,597 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 140,781 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 140,780 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 128,103 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 121,323 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Pass 13 May 2015 112,979 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 104,870 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 104,820 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 95,315 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 90,329 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 84,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 11 May 2010 76,368 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 67,768 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 51,995 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 SXW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MJ55 SXW, 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 SXW registered?

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

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