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MJ55 VMD

2005 BMW X3

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

115,469 mi
Last recorded115,469 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 VMD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 115,469 miles

Front Upper Strut top mounts corroded (both sides)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2026 115,469 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Upper Strut top mounts corroded (both sides)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 114,160 miles

Front Upper Strut top corroded (both fronts)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 114,160 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Front Upper Strut top corroded (both fronts)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 111,297 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 104,390 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 95,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

no print out was produced due to low emissions

parking brake efficiency only just met requirments

slight misting of diesel on fuel filter

Pass 14 Jan 2022 93,654 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2021 92,465 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres at 3mm and worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

front washes lack pressure but still applying on windscreen

Pass 15 Jan 2020 89,295 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 87,053 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 87,053 miles

Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 80,152 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 71,285 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 69,517 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 67,522 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 1 Jul 2014 65,743 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 62,450 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 54,110 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 52,312 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 52,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2009 48,436 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 48,327 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 40,117 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 VMD is a 2005 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,993cc 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 VMD, 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 VMD registered?

MJ55 VMD is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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