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LS05 FPE

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,313 mi
Last recorded115,313 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 115,313 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 110,958 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 110,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 107,347 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 107,347 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 99,890 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 99,890 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 85,289 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 85,289 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 56,488 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 49,570 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 46,718 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 40,043 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 32,435 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 26,188 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 21,166 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 FPE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS05 FPE registered?

LS05 FPE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is LS05 FPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 FPE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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