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PK55 LJX

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

146,761 mi
Last recorded146,761 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 LJX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 146,761 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 146,760 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 144,676 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 134,953 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 134,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 126,942 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 114,490 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 100,585 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 83,885 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 81,021 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 75,438 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 75,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 67,139 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 56,823 miles

engine oil overfilled

Pass 25 Oct 2014 35,998 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 20,349 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 17,472 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 17,472 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 15,047 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 13,754 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 12,021 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 10,375 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 10,375 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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PK55 LJX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PK55 LJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK55 LJX registered?

PK55 LJX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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The MOT history for PK55 LJX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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