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X40 EMJ

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

139,785 mi
Last recorded139,785 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX40 EMJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 139,785 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 134,386 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 130,507 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 126,898 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 122,205 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 118,222 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 114,140 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 110,575 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 108,753 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 107,764 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 104,495 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 100,963 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 96,400 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 88,491 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 88,491 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 80,904 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 74,515 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 69,979 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 69,967 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 59,630 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut on outer side wall

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 24 Oct 2008 42,177 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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X40 EMJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 X40 EMJ, 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 X40 EMJ registered?

X40 EMJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is X40 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X40 EMJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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