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LN05 TOV

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

114,850 mi
Last recorded114,850 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 114,850 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 110,247 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 99,307 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 87,385 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 78,828 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides of the car (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 78,658 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))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides of the car (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 69,840 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 63,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 48,921 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 44,747 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 38,677 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 33,169 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 26,398 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 21,108 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 17,156 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn inner edge

chip in screen

n/s/f tyres worn edges

Pass 23 May 2011 14,786 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2010 14,443 miles

chip in screen

rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2009 13,569 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 12,155 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 TOV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 TOV, 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 TOV registered?

LN05 TOV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is LN05 TOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN05 TOV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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