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EX55 LBL

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,020 mi
Last recorded123,020 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 LBL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 123,020 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 122,926 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 120,152 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 120,144 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 118,339 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 115,570 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 30 Jun 2022 115,570 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 7 Jul 2021 113,457 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 75% (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 113,457 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 75% (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 111,584 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 108,694 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 108,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 104,520 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 98,794 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 92,925 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 92,635 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 88,728 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 84,751 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 79,396 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 74,419 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 68,784 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 44,899 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 36,756 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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EX55 LBL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EX55 LBL, 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 EX55 LBL registered?

EX55 LBL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is EX55 LBL safe to buy?

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