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RJ55 OGD

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,361 mi
Last recorded142,361 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 OGD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 142,361 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 142,361 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 138,781 miles

Anti roll bar corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2024 138,781 miles

Anti roll bar corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2023 135,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 130,369 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 125,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 125,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 118,511 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive further attention advised (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 111,940 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 105,721 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 105,258 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 103,781 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2015 94,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear wearing on inside edge

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 85,004 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 74,718 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 67,902 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

o/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2011 60,071 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 53,039 miles

nearside rear tyre on limit, offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 28 Sep 2009 40,182 miles

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

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

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

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

wind screen stone chipped

Pass 1 Oct 2008 26,147 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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RJ55 OGD is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RJ55 OGD, 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 RJ55 OGD registered?

RJ55 OGD is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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