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LS05 NMF

2005 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

125,862 mi
Last recorded125,862 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 NMF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 125,862 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 125,860 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 115,678 miles

ALL BRAKE HOSES CORRODING .

FRONT PROP NAS BEEN REMOVED.

N/S FRONT AND REAR BRAKE HOSES HAVE A SLIGHT TWIST.

REAR FOG LAMP DOES NOT LIGHT UP ON DASH WHEN SWITCHED ON.

UNDERSIDE / SUSPENSION HAS CORROSION.

WINDSCREEN HAS WIPER MARKS.

Fail 29 Jan 2025

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH LAMPS ( O/S VERY LOW ) (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH BLADES TORN. (3.4 (b) (ii))

ALL BRAKE HOSES CORRODING .

FRONT PROP NAS BEEN REMOVED.

N/S FRONT AND REAR BRAKE HOSES HAVE A SLIGHT TWIST.

REAR FOG LAMP DOES NOT LIGHT UP ON DASH WHEN SWITCHED ON.

UNDERSIDE / SUSPENSION HAS CORROSION.

WINDSCREEN HAS WIPER MARKS.

Pass 17 Nov 2022 171,526 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 166,465 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 160,784 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both tie rods / front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

exhaust heat shield loose

limited reserve travel in handbrake

noise engine drive belt area

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 1 Dec 2020 160,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

noise engine drive belt area

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both tie rods / front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

exhaust heat shield loose

limited reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 22 May 2019 150,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 144,827 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 141,179 miles

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2017 141,049 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light on (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres scrubbed on outer edge

n/s/f bumper loose but not insecure

Pass 26 May 2016 135,086 miles

bad oil leak around bottom of engine

removed items from drivers view prior to test

Fail 25 May 2016 135,086 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

bad oil leak around bottom of engine

removed items from drivers view prior to test

Pass 29 May 2015 125,149 miles

both front tyres are slightly scrubbed on outer edge

Fail 29 May 2015 125,149 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres are slightly scrubbed on outer edge

Pass 30 May 2014 108,949 miles

items removed from mirror

nearside front bumper has a small moulding pice missing

Fail 30 May 2014 108,945 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

items removed from mirror

nearside front bumper has a small moulding pice missing

Pass 30 May 2013 93,652 miles

Both rear shockers no damping effect

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

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)

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

Fail 30 May 2013 93,652 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear shockers no damping effect

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

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)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 77,732 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 65,639 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 50,312 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 34,362 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 34,362 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

nearside rear inner side light not working.

Pass 16 May 2008 25,096 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 NMF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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