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LN05 ORY

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,732 mi
Last recorded185,732 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 ORY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 185,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre shoulder worn.

Fail 9 May 2017 185,673 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre shoulder worn.

Pass 9 Jun 2016 182,811 miles

slight imbalance noted at front braking.advise attention.

Pass 19 Jan 2015 152,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 140,878 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 140,878 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 131,406 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 131,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 116,898 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 116,898 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 107,300 miles

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2010 97,450 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 90,199 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 69,272 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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LN05 ORY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LN05 ORY, 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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LN05 ORY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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