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OE55 LCJ

2005 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

173,547 mi
Last recorded173,547 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 LCJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 173,547 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 160,853 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 144,792 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 123,642 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 111,094 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 101,633 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 92,155 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 92,155 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 84,013 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 69,544 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 9 Jan 2013 57,132 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 57,132 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 42,380 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 36,075 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 28,487 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 28,487 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 21,388 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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OE55 LCJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 OE55 LCJ, 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 OE55 LCJ registered?

OE55 LCJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is OE55 LCJ safe to buy?

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