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LM05 FHW

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

160,705 mi
Last recorded160,705 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 160,705 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 May 2023 160,705 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 157,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2022 157,470 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rust hole next to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing replace wiper blade due to being split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 153,757 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 153,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 150,868 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 150,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 147,149 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 147,149 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 142,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 26 May 2018 142,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 26 May 2017 136,888 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 May 2017 136,888 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 132,330 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 May 2016 132,330 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 May 2015 127,914 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 124,106 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 124,106 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 116,658 miles

4x4 light on

brake fluid level slightly low

front and rear pads wearing low

off side front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

off side rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 4 May 2012 105,516 miles

the n/s/r shockabsorber cover corroded and insecure

the rear suspension slightly soft

Fail 2 May 2012 105,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

the n/s/r shockabsorber cover corroded and insecure

the rear suspension slightly soft

Pass 16 May 2011 97,032 miles

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres are worn on the outer side walls

Fail 11 May 2011 96,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres are worn on the outer side walls

Pass 13 May 2010 87,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on edges.

Fail 12 May 2010 87,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on edges.

Fail 14 May 2009 75,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

small chip in windscreen out of swept area.

Pass 14 May 2009 75,728 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

small chip in windscreen out of swept area.

Pass 14 May 2008 64,860 miles

all brake pads appear low,advise wheel removal for further inspection

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 FHW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 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 FHW, 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 FHW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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