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DN05 LXB

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

150,519 mi
Last recorded150,519 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 LXB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 150,519 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear shock dust covers broken

parking brake ratchet slightly worn

Fail 12 Jan 2024 150,519 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear shock dust covers broken

Pass 13 Jan 2023 147,517 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 144,751 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2022 144,732 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 141,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 137,962 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 130,538 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 130,538 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 123,287 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 123,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 116,275 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 110,247 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 110,247 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 16 May 2015 109,810 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2015 109,810 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2014 105,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 101,453 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 83,649 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 83,649 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2011 67,159 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 52,915 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres badly perrished

Fail 19 May 2010 52,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

both front tyres badly perrished

Pass 20 Mar 2009 31,733 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 25,740 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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DN05 LXB is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 DN05 LXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN05 LXB registered?

DN05 LXB is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is DN05 LXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN05 LXB shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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