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DV55 LGX

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,719 mi
Last recorded134,719 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 LGX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 134,719 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 130,705 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 125,900 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 120,272 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in both front lower front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 120,272 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in both front lower front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 109,666 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on wear indicators (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 109,664 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on wear indicators (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 99,301 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Handbrake travel

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 21 Mar 2016 93,312 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside rear tyre split perished and wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre split perished and on legal limit

Pass 17 Jan 2015 88,319 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 82,637 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2013 73,892 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 73,892 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 72,619 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Nov 2011 37,125 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on the shoulder

front registration plate cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2010 52,270 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 43,782 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 33,837 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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DV55 LGX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DV55 LGX, 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 DV55 LGX registered?

DV55 LGX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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