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BL05 LLX

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,637 mi
Last recorded127,637 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 LLX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 127,637 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 125,672 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 125,672 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 122,245 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 May 2023 122,245 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 118,504 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 115,205 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 111,732 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 105,897 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 100,528 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 94,483 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 87,740 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 81,402 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 75,738 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 69,984 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 69,915 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 63,570 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 63,486 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 57,403 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 49,543 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 40,250 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 30,316 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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BL05 LLX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BL05 LLX, 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 BL05 LLX registered?

BL05 LLX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is BL05 LLX safe to buy?

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