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X3 BJA

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,906 mi
Last recorded98,906 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 BJA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 98,906 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 93,094 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 87,322 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 77,195 miles

Front 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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 66,812 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 59,917 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 59,673 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 55,428 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 55,428 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 43,133 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 37,911 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 33,127 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 33,127 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 29,706 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 24,813 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 19,673 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 14,964 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 14,964 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (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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X3 BJA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X3 BJA, 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 X3 BJA registered?

X3 BJA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is X3 BJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X3 BJA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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