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LR05 HRN

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,126 mi
Last recorded111,126 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 HRN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 111,126 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 111,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 110,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 106,797 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 106,797 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 98,792 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 96,106 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 96,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 93,520 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 90,628 miles

engine light is on

Fail 9 Nov 2017 90,614 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine light is on

Pass 29 Sep 2016 90,593 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 89,625 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 89,625 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 85,508 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 85,508 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 79,424 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 61,862 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 50,776 miles

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

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

brake squeeking

o/s/r/ brake disc rusty

Fail 22 Jun 2011 50,776 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

brake squeeking

o/s/r/ brake disc rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2010 40,418 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner tread

Pass 14 Apr 2009 35,373 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 35,200 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 30,528 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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LR05 HRN is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LR05 HRN, 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 HRN registered?

LR05 HRN is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LR05 HRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 HRN shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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