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X3 JNY

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

61,375 mi
Last recorded61,375 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 JNY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 61,375 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 60,854 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 59,325 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both Rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 59,325 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both Rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 57,391 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 55,516 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 55,516 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 53,413 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 52,156 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 52,155 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 49,983 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 46,904 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake efficiency only just met (17%)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 43,911 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 43,856 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 40,279 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 37,340 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 34,776 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 34,750 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 31,018 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)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 27,675 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 24,687 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 21,475 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 21,337 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 17,360 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 17,360 miles

Nearside 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 JNY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 X3 JNY, 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 X3 JNY registered?

X3 JNY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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