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SJ55 SDU

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

131,880 mi
Last recorded131,880 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 SDU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 131,880 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive looks like transfer box output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

recall notice

Fail 26 Feb 2025 131,880 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive looks like transfer box output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant low warning light on

recall notice

Pass 23 Feb 2024 125,524 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Both front discs visually very corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (visually deteriorated on tread surface, poss rough ground ?) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Perished, esp inner shoulder) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 123,073 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 123,073 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 120,058 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs slightly corroded on surface (esp n/s inner) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 116,812 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (Front Propshaft Rearmost Joint) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 108,798 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 108,798 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 102,327 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 102,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 95,078 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 88,155 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 88,155 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 87,522 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

forward propshaft has play in rearmost universal joint

Pass 3 Sep 2014 76,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres low and perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Sep 2014 76,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres low and perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Sep 2013 64,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2013 64,612 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 64,573 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 60,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2011 55,632 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 50,151 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 27,053 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 SDU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 SDU, 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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SJ55 SDU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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