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LM05 AOR

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,138 mi
Last recorded146,138 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 AOR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 146,138 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 May 2024 144,166 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2023 131,401 miles

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

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

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))

front exhaust clamp slightly broken

Pass 19 Jul 2022 131,303 miles

Front exhaust clamp broken

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2022 131,133 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not locking (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front exhaust clamp broken

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 121,481 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

vehicle rear underside components corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 15 Jul 2021 121,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

vehicle rear underside components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 2 Sep 2020 120,636 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 117,893 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 115,738 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 112,585 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 104,413 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2014 89,939 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 89,740 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 75,515 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 75,515 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 73,979 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 73,979 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 65,821 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 26,608 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 17,048 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 12,263 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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LM05 AOR is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LM05 AOR, 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 LM05 AOR registered?

LM05 AOR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 4 July 2005.

Is LM05 AOR safe to buy?

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