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LN55 RRV

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,304 mi
Last recorded63,304 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 63,304 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 63,304 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 62,157 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Handbrake has high reserve travel

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 59,997 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 57,145 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 57,099 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 55,365 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 53,247 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 50,926 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 50,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 47,856 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 44,303 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 44,303 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 40,317 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 36,481 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 32,880 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 29,129 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 27,516 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 22,296 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 22,296 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 18,871 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 15,538 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 15,538 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 12,664 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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LN55 RRV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RRV, 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 LN55 RRV registered?

LN55 RRV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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