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LK55 TDO

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

142,675 mi
Last recorded142,675 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 TDO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 142,675 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 136,773 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 128,141 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 119,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 112,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 103,921 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 100,064 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 92,727 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 82,511 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 82,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 May 2017 72,439 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 May 2017 72,439 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2016 63,451 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 62,779 miles

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2015 62,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 58,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 54,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 54,168 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 49,605 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 49,605 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 45,110 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 39,135 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 32,180 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 25,737 miles

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

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

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

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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LK55 TDO is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LK55 TDO, 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 LK55 TDO registered?

LK55 TDO is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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