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LR05 SSZ

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,731 mi
Last recorded162,731 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 SSZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 162,731 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 162,718 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 160,618 miles

Fuel cap seal poor condition

Fail 29 Sep 2017 160,566 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad warning light on

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

Fuel cap Seal perished and cracked

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 151,264 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 151,259 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 136,508 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 136,507 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 111,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2013 87,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 74,274 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 66,320 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 47,885 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 44,204 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 32,463 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 22,227 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 SSZ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SSZ, 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 SSZ registered?

LR05 SSZ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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