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LN55 OYP

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,901 mi
Last recorded158,901 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 OYP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 158,901 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 158,901 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 150,897 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 135,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 118,645 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 118,645 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 94,826 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 84,353 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 84,353 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 75,841 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 75,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 66,971 miles

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 28 Feb 2012 57,036 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 37,508 miles

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)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 31,574 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)

brake fluid low

Pass 2 Mar 2009 31,574 miles

brake fluid low

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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LN55 OYP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LN55 OYP, 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 LN55 OYP registered?

LN55 OYP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is LN55 OYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN55 OYP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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