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LM05 AYG

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,802 mi
Last recorded107,802 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 AYG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 107,802 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 107,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235-55-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2025 104,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 99,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread SLIGHT DAMAGE (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 99,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread SLIGHT DAMAGE (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault CODE 88 B COLUMN X (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 98,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 98,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 98,327 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 98,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 97,618 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 96,913 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 96,255 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 93,774 miles

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)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 89,782 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 85,250 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 81,847 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 77,648 miles

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

front discs slightly pitted

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 14 Mar 2011 59,628 miles

slight corrosion on front and rear discs

Fail 11 Mar 2011 59,628 miles

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

slight corrosion on front and rear discs

Pass 23 Oct 2010 57,916 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 57,916 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 53,760 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 14,550 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 45,732 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 AYG is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LM05 AYG, 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

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What year was LM05 AYG registered?

LM05 AYG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is LM05 AYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM05 AYG shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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