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LN05 YXZ

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,704 mi
Last recorded164,704 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 164,704 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 160,910 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear shock absorber shroud insecure

unable to check full length of fuel and brake pipes due to covers fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2019 160,910 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear shock absorber shroud insecure

unable to check full length of fuel and brake pipes due to covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2018 139,099 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine has oil leaks

nearside rear tyre just on 2mm

offside front tyre on 3mm worn on inner edge and slight distorsion in tread

offside rear tyre on 2mm slight distorsion in tread and worn on inner edge

rear diff has oil leak

slight travel on handbrake

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2018 139,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine has oil leaks

nearside rear tyre just on 2mm

offside front tyre on 3mm worn on inner edge and slight distorsion in tread

offside rear tyre on 2mm slight distorsion in tread and worn on inner edge

rear diff has oil leak

slight travel on handbrake

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2017 121,937 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 108,383 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 13 May 2016 108,383 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 91,324 miles

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 27 Feb 2014 78,132 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 70,904 miles

engine oil leaking

Fail 1 Mar 2013 70,904 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil leaking

Pass 13 Feb 2012 61,030 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 55,780 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 55,780 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 48,860 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 40,929 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 36,433 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 33,393 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 YXZ 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 73.7%.

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 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 YXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN05 YXZ registered?

LN05 YXZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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