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SJ55 FDC

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,459 mi
Last recorded94,459 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 FDC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 94,459 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 94,440 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 94,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 94,166 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

undertray covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2022 94,085 miles

Engine covers.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Aug 2021 93,978 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 3 Aug 2021 93,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers fitted.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 24 Jul 2020 93,547 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Rear exhaust silencer rubbers split.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 Jun 2019 93,456 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished and splitting. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished and splitting. (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting split.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 Jun 2018 92,938 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Both front tyre valves perished and splitting. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 6 Jun 2018 92,938 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Both front tyre valves perished and splitting. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 Apr 2017 90,958 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 80,720 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 71,394 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 62,721 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 56,459 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 49,934 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 43,166 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 34,353 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 26,557 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 26,546 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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SJ55 FDC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 SJ55 FDC, 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 SJ55 FDC registered?

SJ55 FDC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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