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SJ05 LHA

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

186,180 mi
Last recorded186,180 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 LHA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 186,180 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

eml light on

Pass 27 Mar 2023 178,027 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 170,893 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 163,406 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 158,681 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 158,681 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wide mirror cover damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 143,994 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 143,994 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 131,348 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 131,348 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 117,423 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 117,423 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 100,331 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 100,331 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 97,177 miles

Top of Windscreen Heavily Tinted

Fail 13 Oct 2014 97,177 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Top of Windscreen Heavily Tinted

Pass 9 Oct 2013 89,425 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 83,271 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 68,778 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 58,624 miles

Unable to fully inspect brake pivot, steering, suspension, brake lines and fuel lines due to covers fitted.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 51,726 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 51,720 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 41,281 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 30,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 30,352 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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SJ05 LHA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SJ05 LHA, 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 SJ05 LHA registered?

SJ05 LHA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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