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X33 LJH

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

166,981 mi
Last recorded166,981 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX33 LJH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 166,981 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 160,475 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 154,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 146,717 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 146,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 141,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 137,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 131,125 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 126,506 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 121,317 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 116,936 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 112,414 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 107,496 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 94,069 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jul 2012 73,976 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 23 Jul 2012 73,962 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 51,912 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 37,168 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 30,227 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 22,148 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 14,575 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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X33 LJH is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 X33 LJH, 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 X33 LJH registered?

X33 LJH is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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