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C14 LFD

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,147 mi
Last recorded131,147 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 LFD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 131,147 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 88,894 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 72,695 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 72,675 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

nsr brake pipe close to driveshaft

Pass 29 Oct 2012 67,773 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 58,238 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs slight wear.

Fail 15 Oct 2011 58,238 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs slight wear.

Pass 23 Oct 2010 49,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2009 40,624 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 30,042 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 20,636 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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C14 LFD is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 C14 LFD, 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 C14 LFD registered?

C14 LFD is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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