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FV05 LSX

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

157,678 mi
Last recorded157,678 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 LSX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 157,678 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 155,487 miles

General corrosion over front and rear suspension components

Fail 6 Feb 2025 155,484 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

General corrosion over front and rear suspension components

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 153,150 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 153,148 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 146,282 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 137,450 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 130,001 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 118,703 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 108,453 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 87,070 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 87,063 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 79,752 miles

under trays,outer sill and engine covers fitted partial check only

Pass 4 Nov 2015 77,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 77,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 67,935 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 62,913 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 59,058 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 55,218 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 51,163 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 46,017 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 31,222 miles

screen scratched & chipped

Pass 2 Jun 2008 18,503 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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FV05 LSX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FV05 LSX, 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 FV05 LSX registered?

FV05 LSX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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