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LR55 OVL

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,629 mi
Last recorded125,629 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 OVL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 125,629 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 121,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2023 115,718 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 111,208 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 107,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 103,596 miles

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

all four tyres cracking and perishing

Fail 28 Sep 2020 103,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

all four tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 26 Apr 2019 97,426 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 97,426 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 90,327 miles

Front brake pads 4mm

Rear brake pads 3mm

hand brake high but not to stop

Pass 10 May 2017 82,886 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 82,886 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 80,351 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 74,363 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 74,303 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 55,268 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 35,266 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,234 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 45,234 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 38,241 miles

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)

front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 26 Mar 2010 29,220 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 25,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 18,531 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 18,531 miles

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

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

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

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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LR55 OVL is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR55 OVL, 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 LR55 OVL registered?

LR55 OVL is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is LR55 OVL safe to buy?

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