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LN05 TMV

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

184,914 mi
Last recorded184,914 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 TMV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 184,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 178,059 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 178,054 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 170,648 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 162,972 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 153,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 141,703 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 141,703 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 131,680 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 122,134 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 109,199 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 99,343 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 91,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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 21 Feb 2012 83,391 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 82,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 74,539 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 62,430 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 52,719 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 43,891 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 TMV 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 84.2%.

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 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 LN05 TMV, 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 TMV registered?

LN05 TMV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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