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AU55 LRK

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

126,909 mi
Last recorded126,909 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 LRK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 126,909 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres Cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 126,908 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres Cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 122,695 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 118,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 115,650 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 115,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 111,931 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 108,679 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 105,496 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 102,068 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 102,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2018 98,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 94,213 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 90,251 miles

NSF,OSR and NSR tyres slightly perished

Fail 22 Jul 2016 90,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NSF,OSR and NSR tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Jul 2015 86,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre perished

Rear tyres perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2015 86,181 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre perished

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

Rear tyres perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 80,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyre outer sidewalls are damaged

Front windscreen wiper blades worn and splitting

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear tyres perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2014 80,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyre outer sidewalls are damaged

Front windscreen wiper blades worn and splitting

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear tyres perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 76,067 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2013 76,067 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 63,554 miles

engine oil level on min

gearbox vibration absorber loose

Pass 20 Aug 2010 50,850 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 39,587 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 29,369 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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AU55 LRK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 AU55 LRK, 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 AU55 LRK registered?

AU55 LRK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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