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LR05 NRK

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

47,138 mi
Last recorded47,138 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 47,138 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 45,617 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 44,444 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 42,739 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 40,392 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 40,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 37,887 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 37,887 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 36,842 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 34,536 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 32,554 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 30,661 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 30,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 29,251 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 29,250 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 27,758 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 11 Mar 2014 25,281 miles

both rear tyres have cuts but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 11 Mar 2013 23,623 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 23,623 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 20,905 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 15,889 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 12,457 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 10,545 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 NRK is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NRK, 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

How do I check the history of LR05 NRK?

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What year was LR05 NRK registered?

LR05 NRK is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is LR05 NRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 NRK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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