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LN05 OTV

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,569 mi
Last recorded107,569 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 OTV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 107,569 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 103,055 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 103,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 97,073 miles

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

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 16 Nov 2018 90,562 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 90,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 81,853 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 81,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 75,592 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inside very badiy (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 75,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inside very badiy (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 68,364 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 61,228 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 57,339 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 57,339 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2013 51,241 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 51,241 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 31 May 2012 43,959 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 43,959 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 May 2011 38,764 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 3,394 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 30,766 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 30,766 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 15,844 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 OTV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc 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 OTV, 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 OTV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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