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SJ55 WVC

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

150,991 mi
Last recorded150,991 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 150,991 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 131,206 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 122,899 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 116,634 miles

tyre light on

Pass 28 Oct 2021 112,654 miles

Headlight levelling switch missing

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 112,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 108,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 108,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 104,493 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 97,309 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2017 90,753 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 90,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 83,234 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 75,731 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 67,854 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 66,462 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 60,542 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 52,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 May 2012 52,573 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 44,971 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 28 Apr 2010 38,295 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

brake fluid low

Fail 24 Apr 2010 38,295 miles

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit

brake fluid low

Pass 25 Apr 2009 32,064 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 WVC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WVC, 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 WVC registered?

SJ55 WVC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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