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LR05 SVG

2005 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,041 mi
Last recorded102,041 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2025 102,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2024 101,028 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 100,136 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 97,287 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 96,165 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 96,165 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 93,722 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 93,722 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 89,274 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 89,274 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 84,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 84,721 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour light broken and showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 78,158 miles

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

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)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 78,058 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 72,150 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 72,150 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 63,801 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 57,323 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 50,606 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 41,266 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 35,912 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 29,355 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 23,492 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 SVG 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 69.6%.

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 SVG, 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 SVG registered?

LR05 SVG is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 7 May 2005.

Is LR05 SVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 SVG shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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