MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,138 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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
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
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)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
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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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LM05 AOR is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 4 July 2005.
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