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ST55 JZU

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

208,788 mi
Last recorded208,788 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 JZU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 208,788 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 190,689 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides big outer small movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All showing wear and perished, upper slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 169,650 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))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 163,361 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 159,059 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 159,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on the outer edge and has some damage to the outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 154,141 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 154,134 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 148,930 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 136,628 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 136,627 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong? (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 124,114 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 121,161 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 112,458 miles

front heat shield hanging down

Pass 11 Oct 2013 105,652 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 97,270 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 97,270 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 87,494 miles

front tyres wearing edges bad

rear tyres wearin inner edges bad o/s worse

Pass 15 Nov 2010 70,434 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 49,353 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 27,118 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 27,118 miles

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

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 JZU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ST55 JZU, 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 JZU registered?

ST55 JZU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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The MOT history for ST55 JZU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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