MOT Status
ValidMileage
230,919 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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
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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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))
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
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
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
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
eml light on
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
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.
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.
eml light on.
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
EM Light on
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
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
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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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