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LN05 UTC

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

200,050 mi
Last recorded200,050 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 200,050 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 192,028 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 179,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 177,616 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 175,686 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 172,040 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 167,907 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 167,907 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 164,037 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 160,396 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 159,985 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 155,821 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 155,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 145,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs poor condition - BORDERLINE PASS

front brakes some distortion - BORDERLINE PASS

lower rear seat not fitted correctly

offside rear brake pad worn low - BORDERLINE PASS

offside rear tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2012 124,966 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on edge

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 98,247 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 98,247 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 89,225 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 88,616 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 73,830 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 60,078 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 UTC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UTC, 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 UTC registered?

LN05 UTC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LN05 UTC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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