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SJ55 KXL

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

159,990 mi
Last recorded159,990 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 KXL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 159,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 159,990 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 152,869 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 152,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 147,641 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 147,641 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 140,886 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 134,412 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 134,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake drum back plate insecure BRAKE BACK PLATE (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure brake back plate (1.1.14 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected anti rattle spring missing (1.1.21 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Dec 2018 130,287 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Aug 2017 113,867 miles

Oil leak sump area ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 93,967 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 79,299 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 79,299 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 76,128 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 63,876 miles

advise both rear tyres close to limit.

rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Nov 2012 56,736 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 44,630 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 26,130 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 19,692 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 14,543 miles

advise both front tyres close to limit.

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 KXL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SJ55 KXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ55 KXL registered?

SJ55 KXL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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