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Y600 JHN

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,487 mi
Last recorded141,487 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY600 JHN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 141,487 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot has slight seepage of grease

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 25 Oct 2024 138,415 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 130,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper/Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 117,179 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 117,179 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 106,327 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 93,495 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 93,493 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 84,268 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 78,834 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight bind on n/s front brake

Fail 4 Jan 2019 78,826 miles

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

slight bind on n/s front brake

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 77,625 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 76,209 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 74,143 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH rear (2.7.2a)

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2015 70,672 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2014 68,932 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 67,395 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 63,298 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 57,567 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 47,155 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2008 33,655 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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Y600 JHN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y600 JHN, 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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Y600 JHN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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