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SJ54 FBL

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,213 mi
Last recorded93,213 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 FBL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 93,213 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 86,299 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 86,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 78,776 miles

Front number plate craked

Nearside Front Outer tyre cuts in side wall

Rear Upper stop light got some bulbs not working

Fail 23 Jan 2017 78,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front number plate craked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer tyre cuts in side wall

Rear Upper stop light got some bulbs not working

Pass 20 Jan 2016 75,376 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 75,276 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 70,393 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 61,964 miles

front tyre tread starting to perish. (both)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front screen has wiper scratching not affecting view to road.

Fail 24 Oct 2013 61,964 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front screen has wiper scratching not affecting view to road.

front tyre tread starting to perish. (both)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 57,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2011 51,436 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 51,396 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 43,694 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 43,684 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 36,444 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 36,442 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 28,903 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 28,901 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 21,420 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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SJ54 FBL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SJ54 FBL, 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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SJ54 FBL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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