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LM05 RFF

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

163,587 mi
Last recorded163,587 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 RFF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 163,587 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 164,605 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 164,215 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 160,768 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 156,345 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 148,044 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 148,033 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 142,231 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 136,402 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 127,004 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 126,884 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick also evidence of brake disc overheating (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 117,607 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust knocks when starting vehicle and turning off

Fail 15 Feb 2017 117,607 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust knocks when starting vehicle and turning off

Pass 12 Feb 2016 109,477 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 100,328 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 100,328 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 92,989 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 92,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 81,803 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 81,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2012 70,330 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 70,330 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 55,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 40,261 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 40,146 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 40,146 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2008 30,496 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 RFF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RFF, 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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What year was LM05 RFF registered?

LM05 RFF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is LM05 RFF safe to buy?

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