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T55 JLB

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,024 mi
Last recorded109,024 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 JLB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 109,024 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced 50% not working (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2020 109,021 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced 50% not working (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 100,478 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 100,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2018 97,075 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 92,034 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 91,977 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 83,635 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 83,522 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 83,522 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 76,575 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 71,127 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2013 61,314 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front disc worn

Fail 22 Nov 2013 61,314 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front disc worn

n/s/f tyre inner slightly worn

Pass 27 Oct 2012 50,048 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 38,480 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 33,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 27,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 21,437 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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T55 JLB is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T55 JLB, 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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T55 JLB is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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