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LN05 OSF

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

122,341 mi
Last recorded122,341 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 OSF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 122,341 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 122,339 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 119,918 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Coming from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 119,918 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Coming from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 109,354 miles

4X4 warning light illuminated

Fail 8 May 2019 109,350 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

4X4 warning light illuminated

Pass 11 Aug 2017 87,700 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 85,005 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 85,005 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle handbrake cable is fouling on drop link (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle handbrake cable is fouling on drop link (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 77,308 miles

Advise front and rear brake discs are corroded

Advise front brake pads are wearing thin

Pass 20 Jul 2015 71,992 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 63,072 miles

side and rear windows tinted

Pass 20 Jun 2013 56,736 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 56,736 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

brake pad wear indicator light on

tyre pressure monitor light on

Fail 28 Jan 2013 54,298 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 54,298 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 47,749 miles

front brake pads worn

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit borderline pass

Pass 25 Jan 2011 39,977 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 29,624 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 23,054 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 22,806 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Nov 2007 13,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 13,976 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 OSF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OSF, 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 LN05 OSF registered?

LN05 OSF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is LN05 OSF safe to buy?

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