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LM05 SDX

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

164,567 mi
Last recorded164,567 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 164,567 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 161,084 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 149,259 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 135,390 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 124,473 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 116,430 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 116,430 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 113,571 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 113,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 110,757 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 107,245 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 107,245 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 102,604 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 95,998 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 95,898 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 90,228 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Mar 2014 84,103 miles

advisae h/b rake reqs attention

advise rear tyres getting low

Pass 19 Mar 2013 80,502 miles

advise rear tyres treads low

Pass 22 Mar 2012 76,081 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 68,436 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Dec 2010 68,436 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 55,049 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 36,668 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 36,668 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 24,240 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 SDX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SDX, 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 SDX registered?

LM05 SDX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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