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LR05 FVB

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

143,955 mi
Last recorded143,955 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 FVB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 143,955 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 131,039 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 131,038 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 128,977 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 128,976 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 126,736 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 112,442 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 112,442 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 111,382 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 111,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 105,492 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 105,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 98,749 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 91,662 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 82,907 miles

oil leak on cam cover

unable to check rear seatbelts

Fail 18 Feb 2014 82,881 miles

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

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

oil leak on cam cover

unable to check rear seatbelts

Pass 15 Feb 2013 74,247 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 74,247 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 65,267 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 46,946 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 34,880 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 26,474 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 26,474 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)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT WEAR

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR

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

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

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

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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LR05 FVB is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 LR05 FVB, 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 LR05 FVB registered?

LR05 FVB is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is LR05 FVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 FVB shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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