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LM05 KDF

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,716 mi
Last recorded156,716 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 156,716 miles

'Handbrake/Brake fluid' warning lamp illuminated

Brake fluid appears contaminated, dirty

Centre rear lamp does not illuminate with brake application

Nearside Headlamp slightly insecure

Oil deposits noted on steering rack gaiter

Several areas corrosion evident (Suspension, braking, & steering components, chassis)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 29 Mar 2022 156,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

'Handbrake/Brake fluid' warning lamp illuminated

Brake fluid appears contaminated, dirty

Centre rear lamp does not illuminate with brake application

Nearside Headlamp slightly insecure

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall has deep cuts

Oil deposits noted on steering rack gaiter

Several areas corrosion evident (Suspension, braking, & steering components, chassis)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 10 Apr 2021 154,609 miles

Brake fluid appears dirty

Central Rear Lamp does not illuminate with brake application

Nearside Rear Fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt edge starting to fray

Offside Rear Door inner handle missing

Rear Brake discs quite heavily corroded & worn

Under trays & covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Various areas corrosion evident (coil springs, etc)

Fail 9 Apr 2021 154,609 miles

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

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 too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure Broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid appears dirty

Nearside Rear Fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt edge starting to fray

Rear Brake discs quite heavily corroded & worn

Under trays & covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Various areas corrosion evident (coil springs, etc)

Pass 23 Mar 2020 151,787 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 150,268 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 150,268 miles

Windscreen washer not working BOTH (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 148,131 miles

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSTRUCTING TESTABLE ITEMS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear TYRE VALVE PERISHED

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 148,131 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (8.2.3)

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSTRUCTING TESTABLE ITEMS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear TYRE VALVE PERISHED

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 145,643 miles

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AND OBSTRUCTING A FULL INSPECTION OF TESTABLE ITEMS

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 145,643 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AND OBSTRUCTING A FULL INSPECTION OF TESTABLE ITEMS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 143,532 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 140,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres cracking and have sidewall damage

Fail 4 Feb 2015 140,934 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres cracking and have sidewall damage

Pass 30 Jan 2014 137,008 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 135,294 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 114,484 miles

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)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear brake pad discs in an unservicable condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 114,407 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake pad discs in an unservicable condition

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)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear brake pad discs in an unservicable condition

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 105,126 miles

There is a small ammout of blue smoke under acceleration conditions.

Fail 24 Jun 2009 84,842 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 84,842 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 67,349 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 KDF 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 63.6%.

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 KDF, 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 KDF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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