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LK05 PXW

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

230,919 mi
Last recorded230,919 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 PXW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 230,919 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 230,917 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 221,895 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 203,004 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 189,659 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 174,616 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Differential leaking

Fail 17 Dec 2021 174,616 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Differential leaking

Pass 19 Dec 2020 102,342 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 95,156 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 95,156 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 85,791 miles

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

both middle exhaust rubbers split

n/s drive shaft seal leaking

oil leak sump area

screen wash tank insecure

Fail 11 Jun 2018 85,791 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

both middle exhaust rubbers split

n/s drive shaft seal leaking

oil leak sump area

screen wash tank insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2017 77,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

eml on

engine oil leak

gear box transfer box oil leak

middle exhaust rubbers broken

Pass 3 Jun 2016 72,341 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 3 Jun 2016 72,341 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

eml light on

Pass 5 Jun 2015 67,349 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml light on.

Fail 4 Jun 2015 67,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml light on.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 61,808 miles

eml light on.

Fail 1 May 2014 61,550 miles

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

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

eml on

tyre pressure light on

Pass 6 Jun 2012 39,250 miles

EM Light on

Fail 6 Jun 2012 39,250 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

EM Light on

F B Pad Warning light on

Fail 12 May 2011 28,284 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 28,284 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 27,537 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 21,195 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,090 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 15,088 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 3,684 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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LK05 PXW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LK05 PXW, 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 LK05 PXW registered?

LK05 PXW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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