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LK05 UEP

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,594 mi
Last recorded131,594 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 131,594 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 125,296 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 117,683 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 117,683 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 111,233 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 105,448 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 100,124 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 90,880 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 79,910 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 14 Feb 2018 79,910 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 69,468 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 60,019 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 50,867 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 50,867 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 44,793 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 44,793 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2014 44,749 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 39,591 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 32,838 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 23,298 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 18,284 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 13,944 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 UEP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LK05 UEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LK05 UEP?

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What year was LK05 UEP registered?

LK05 UEP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is LK05 UEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK05 UEP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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