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LN55 VJF

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,791 mi
Last recorded178,791 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 VJF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 178,791 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 172,826 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 172,820 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 166,303 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and perishing.

Fail 20 Aug 2018 166,302 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and perishing.

Pass 21 Aug 2017 162,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most forward facing bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most forward facing bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 155,413 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 155,074 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 137,844 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 137,844 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 121,342 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 121,340 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 107,954 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 107,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 92,670 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 67,022 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 53,459 miles

Emission light on at time of test.

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 40,933 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VJF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LN55 VJF, 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 VJF registered?

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

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