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SJ54 MAS

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,019 mi
Last recorded129,019 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 MAS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 129,019 miles

Rear Handbrake weak

Fail 14 Jun 2021 129,019 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Handbrake weak

Pass 21 May 2020 120,921 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 106,379 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 88,913 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 78,643 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 78,643 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 70,964 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 70,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 65,402 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 58,334 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 52,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 45,307 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 41,090 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 35,666 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 28,971 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 24,693 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 MAS is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MAS, 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 MAS registered?

SJ54 MAS is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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