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LM54 GKN

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

107,480 mi
Last recorded107,480 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 GKN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 107,480 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2026 105,532 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 105,532 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 101,170 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 96,116 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 86,006 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 74,034 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 69,909 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 66,356 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 62,037 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 57,445 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 57,444 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 54,667 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 51,530 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 46,841 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 45,143 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 43,119 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 38,058 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 35,700 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 35,691 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 32,567 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 28,721 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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LM54 GKN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 LM54 GKN, 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 LM54 GKN registered?

LM54 GKN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 25 January 2005.

Is LM54 GKN safe to buy?

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