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NJ05 JHE

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

199,431 mi
Last recorded199,431 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 JHE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 199,431 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 189,114 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 178,316 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 165,674 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 165,674 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 152,884 miles

Brake fluid dark in colour

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 136,829 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 136,829 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 126,315 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 110,215 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 110,210 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Central center heat shield insurcure

Pass 12 Feb 2018 99,513 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 99,513 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 91,715 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 82,858 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 82,827 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 74,712 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 74,712 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 67,434 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 59,264 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 52,587 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 46,553 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 37,399 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 29,709 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 29,669 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 24,332 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 24,332 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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NJ05 JHE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 NJ05 JHE, 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 NJ05 JHE registered?

NJ05 JHE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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