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LS05 MGU

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,424 mi
Last recorded100,424 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 MGU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 100,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 99,483 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 98,664 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 97,738 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 95,527 miles

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

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

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 14 Aug 2021 95,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 93,652 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 93,645 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 91,090 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 91,090 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 88,556 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface lens broken (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 88,556 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective working another lamp (4.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface lens broken (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 86,146 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 86,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 77,035 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 69,962 miles

advise front and rear pads low

Pass 27 Aug 2014 62,728 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 55,668 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 47,056 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 39,298 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 39,298 miles

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

Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 33,599 miles

Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

all the tyres wearing inside.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 33,599 miles

all the tyres wearing inside.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 29,290 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 25,085 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 25,085 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 MGU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol 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 MGU, 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 MGU registered?

LS05 MGU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is LS05 MGU safe to buy?

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