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LR05 MHA

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

166,359 mi
Last recorded166,359 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 MHA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 166,359 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 163,003 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 158,431 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2023 158,431 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 153,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 149,372 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 140,804 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 133,583 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 129,551 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 129,550 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 124,950 miles

Oil leak from crank rear main oil seal.

Parking brake operation is noisy and snatches.

Rear brake pads are getting low.

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Fail 28 Dec 2016 124,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cuts in tread area. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cuts in tread area. (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low Aim is very low and adjuster is not working. (1.8)

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

Oil leak from crank rear main oil seal.

Parking brake operation is noisy and snatches.

Rear brake pads are getting low.

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 21 Dec 2015 120,283 miles

CHIP IN FRONT WINDSCREEN

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

O/S/F HEADLIGHT BEAM PATTERN POOR-CONDENSATION INSIDE UNIT

Fail 21 Dec 2015 120,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

CHIP IN FRONT WINDSCREEN

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

O/S/F HEADLIGHT BEAM PATTERN POOR-CONDENSATION INSIDE UNIT

Pass 15 Dec 2014 106,639 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 91,728 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 76,549 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 76,543 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 62,280 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 50,479 miles

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2010 41,249 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 30,117 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 MHA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MHA, 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 MHA registered?

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

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