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LR05 MFY

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

74,397 mi
Last recorded74,397 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 74,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 66,282 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 63,528 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 60,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 57,137 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 54,237 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 51,469 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 48,556 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 44,790 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 39,046 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 39,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 35,011 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 33,394 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 31,183 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 31,183 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 29,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 26,591 miles

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

front brake discs have slight surface corrosion

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2008 23,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 15,116 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 MFY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LR05 MFY, 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 LR05 MFY registered?

LR05 MFY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is LR05 MFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 MFY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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