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LR55 PXV

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,679 mi
Last recorded99,679 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 PXV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 99,679 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 94,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/19 ROF at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 94,411 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/19 ROF at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 83,731 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 83,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint with turbo and downpipe. risk of untreated exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected wear indicator wire cut and twisted together (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2018 73,969 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 60,304 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 49,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45R19 95H Pirelli p0 rosso rft (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45R19 95H Pirelli p0 rosso rft (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 49,143 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush REAR (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45R19 95H Pirelli p0 rosso rft (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45R19 95H Pirelli p0 rosso rft (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 46,237 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 42,643 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 39,137 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 35,483 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 30,726 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 24,937 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)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 20,222 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 20,215 miles

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

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 PXV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LR55 PXV, 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 PXV registered?

LR55 PXV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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The MOT history for LR55 PXV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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