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OY55 UJG

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,143 mi
Last recorded139,143 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 UJG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 139,143 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 139,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 21 Nov 2024 133,168 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 133,166 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 127,028 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 121,864 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 114,648 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 114,397 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 107,937 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 101,386 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 101,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 98,157 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 94,790 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 90,040 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 83,215 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 68,997 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 59,386 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 57,313 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 54,356 miles

N/S/F tyre starting to get low

Fail 7 Nov 2011 54,356 miles

N/S/F tyre starting to get low

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 50,923 miles

N/S/F tyre getting low on outer edges

Pass 27 Nov 2009 46,305 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 46,305 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 33,658 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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OY55 UJG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY55 UJG, 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 OY55 UJG registered?

OY55 UJG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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