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P55 JPM

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

164,439 mi
Last recorded164,439 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 JPM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 164,439 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

parking brake has low effort

Pass 10 Sep 2024 153,137 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 143,788 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 143,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 139,791 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 139,791 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 136,045 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 128,125 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 119,044 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 105,407 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 93,587 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 83,239 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 83,239 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 73,782 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 64,235 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 64,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 53,377 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 45,923 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 38,707 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 31,428 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2010 31,428 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 26,589 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 20,058 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 19,619 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO WEAR BARS

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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P55 JPM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey 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 P55 JPM, 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 P55 JPM registered?

P55 JPM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 26 December 2005.

Is P55 JPM safe to buy?

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