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BD05 LZB

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

125,025 mi
Last recorded125,025 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 LZB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 125,025 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 125,025 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 120,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 120,486 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear uj excess play (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 116,941 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 113,776 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Gearbox end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 113,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Gearbox end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 110,297 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 109,328 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 106,084 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 102,241 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 102,241 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both catch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 84,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2017 84,497 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 69,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2015 69,694 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2014 64,555 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 64,549 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 59,055 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2012 49,920 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 39,006 miles

Advise OSF tyre worn unevenly low on inner shoulder

Pass 21 Jul 2010 31,071 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 31,071 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 24,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to under trays

Pass 1 Aug 2008 21,670 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN 1.6/4/1.6

O/S/F TYRE WORN 1.6/3/2MM

REAR TYRES WORN 3/4/3MM 235/50/18 97V DUNLOP

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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BD05 LZB is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc 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 BD05 LZB, 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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BD05 LZB is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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