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LM05 GDK

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,778 mi
Last recorded106,778 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 106,778 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively rubbing on suspension leg (1.6 (d))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 106,776 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively rubbing on suspension leg (1.6 (d))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 106,772 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge smooth

Pass 2 Feb 2021 104,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 104,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 101,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 94,106 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 87,809 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 84,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

oil level low

Pass 4 Mar 2016 74,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

advise n/s/f and o/s/f windscreen is lightly scratched

advise plastic engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Mar 2016 74,921 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

advise n/s/f and o/s/f windscreen is lightly scratched

advise plastic engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Feb 2015 70,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,561 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 51,321 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 46,993 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 42,948 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 30 Jun 2011 42,947 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 May 2010 39,648 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 34,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 May 2008 31,253 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 GDK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GDK, 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 GDK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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