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ST55 JNZ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,629 mi
Last recorded140,629 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 JNZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 140,629 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 140,629 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 133,266 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 133,266 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 130,725 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 130,725 miles

Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 123,634 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 115,730 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 107,021 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre has a slight split in outer edge

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 107,021 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre has a slight split in outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 95,187 miles

brake pad wear indicator light on, nearside front wear indicator snapped

offside and nearside rear ABS rings, catching sensor

Fail 21 Sep 2016 95,187 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

brake pad wear indicator light on, nearside front wear indicator snapped

offside and nearside rear ABS rings, catching sensor

Pass 23 Oct 2015 82,355 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 76,365 miles

brake pad warning light illuminated

nearside + offside front tyres starting to crack

nearside + offside rear tyres starting to crack

nearside front tyre wearing outside edge

Fail 13 Oct 2014 76,330 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light illuminated

nearside + offside front tyres starting to crack

nearside + offside rear tyres starting to crack

nearside front tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 7 Oct 2013 68,936 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 1 Nov 2012 59,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2011 52,760 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 45,681 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 37,282 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)

both rear tyres worn near wearbands 235/55r17

Pass 8 Nov 2008 28,205 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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ST55 JNZ 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 71.4%.

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 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 ST55 JNZ, 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 ST55 JNZ registered?

ST55 JNZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 November 2005.

Is ST55 JNZ safe to buy?

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