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LO04 YYY

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,039 mi
Last recorded134,039 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO04 YYY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 134,039 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 122,500 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 114,536 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 114,536 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/50/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

bonnet release broken mould grips attached to cable

exhaust bracket snapped centre

front wipers poor

undertray adrift

Pass 28 Jan 2015 104,870 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 98,423 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 89,759 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 89,579 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 82,672 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 75,637 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 70,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 70,398 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 63,497 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 23 Sep 2008 47,737 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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LO04 YYY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LO04 YYY, 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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LO04 YYY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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