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SJ54 JGN

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,038 mi
Last recorded162,038 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 JGN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 162,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 149,074 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall perished

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

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted unable to see the extent of leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 149,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre side wall perished

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

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted unable to see the extent of leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2016 111,017 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 88,101 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 88,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 77,120 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 66,643 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 60,402 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 54,881 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 48,061 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 JGN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SJ54 JGN, 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 SJ54 JGN registered?

SJ54 JGN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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