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LM05 XAN

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,833 mi
Last recorded113,833 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 113,833 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 110,086 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 105,285 miles

Rear Drive chain worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 105,285 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 103,094 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 99,623 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 95,434 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 89,601 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 89,600 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint REAR (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2015 80,422 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 80,422 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 72,733 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 61,017 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 61,017 miles

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

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 49,524 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 40,278 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 33,038 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 33,038 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriated

Pass 29 Jul 2008 25,696 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 XAN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XAN, 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 XAN registered?

LM05 XAN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is LM05 XAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM05 XAN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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