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LS05 BKA

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,151 mi
Last recorded172,151 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 BKA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 172,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 164,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just within limits (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 164,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just within limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 157,280 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 157,280 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 150,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 9 Sep 2022 150,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2021 140,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

centre fuel pipe slightly damaged

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

nearside front door check strap securing bolt loose

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 10 Aug 2021 140,364 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

centre fuel pipe slightly damaged

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

nearside front door check strap securing bolt loose

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 5 Jun 2020 135,472 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover slightly deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 135,470 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover slightly deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 22 Aug 2018 120,942 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber case loose

handbrake travel high

Fail 22 Aug 2018 120,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear shock absorber case loose

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

handbrake travel high

Pass 31 Aug 2017 104,749 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 104,749 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 89,440 miles

Offside Rear Nail In Tyre

Oil Leak

Pass 24 Aug 2015 74,346 miles

LIGHT MARKINGS ON WINDSREEN...

Pass 15 Aug 2014 59,185 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 55,282 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 23 Aug 2012 50,844 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 46,457 miles

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

OSR disc slightly worn and pitted

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

Fail 29 Aug 2011 46,440 miles

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

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

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

OSR disc slightly worn and pitted

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 39,429 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 32,105 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 25,594 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 19,099 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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LS05 BKA is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LS05 BKA, 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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LS05 BKA is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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