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AY55 LXN

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

125,581 mi
Last recorded125,581 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 LXN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 125,581 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 125,581 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 101,821 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 98,491 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 98,491 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 91,663 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 85,390 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake travel but not excessive

under tray fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 10 Nov 2020 85,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake travel but not excessive

under tray fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 11 Nov 2019 79,224 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 72,685 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play on forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os platforms (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight on rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

light corrosion to some underbody components)

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Fail 13 Nov 2018 72,685 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play on forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os platforms (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight on rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

light corrosion to some underbody components)

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 20 Nov 2017 64,327 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both upper platforms (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS outside prescribed measured area

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

light corrosion to some underbody components

oil leak from gearbox area

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 17 Nov 2017 64,317 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam defect which WILL require an aim check on retest (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort eff = 14 % readings: 140 / 150 (3.7.B.6a)

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both upper platforms (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS outside prescribed measured area

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

light corrosion to some underbody components

oil leak from gearbox area

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 12 Oct 2016 56,046 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 56,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Covers fitted obscuring some components

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

TPMS Light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 52,089 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 52,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 46,050 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 39,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2012 32,450 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 21,584 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)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 21,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 15,549 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 21 Sep 2009 12,550 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2008 9,515 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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AY55 LXN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AY55 LXN, 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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AY55 LXN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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