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LM05 HUK

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 HUK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both sides (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper missing

Pass 26 Aug 2024

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing

Fail 26 Aug 2024

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing

Pass 1 Sep 2023 130,412 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))

Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 123,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 123,598 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake backing place loose (both)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 19 Oct 2020 119,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2019 113,584 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 113,584 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 108,137 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 122,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 101,418 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 93,148 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 93,148 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 83,799 miles

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

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 12 Mar 2014 75,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

accident damage noted to nearside rear door

Pass 13 Dec 2012 64,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 60,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2011 51,883 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 43,309 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 34,173 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 25,671 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 HUK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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