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LR05 STX

2005 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

155,459 mi
Last recorded155,459 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 STX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 155,459 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 155,459 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 137,982 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 125,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure or Damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 121,698 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 120,532 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 118,241 miles

1/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Pass 1 Apr 2019 116,656 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 114,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber upper cover missing..

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 114,161 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber upper cover missing..

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 105,235 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 105,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 98,568 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

wiper blades worn

Pass 17 Feb 2015 89,627 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 80,618 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 69,239 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 64,855 miles

Nearside 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)

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

offside front tyre bold on inside edge

Fail 19 Oct 2010 64,855 miles

Offside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside 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)

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

offside front tyre bold on inside edge

Pass 7 Oct 2009 49,443 miles

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

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

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

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

small cut in n/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 27 Aug 2008 29,354 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 25,230 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 STX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 STX, 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 STX registered?

LR05 STX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is LR05 STX safe to buy?

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