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LS05 XUW

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

134,830 mi
Last recorded134,830 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 134,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2024 133,294 miles

Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corroded hubs\arms

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 133,294 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corroded hubs\arms

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 131,101 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 131,101 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 130,096 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 130,096 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 127,724 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 127,724 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 126,182 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 119,697 miles

engine next service light on

engine, sill and undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2017 112,365 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 112,365 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 105,112 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 105,102 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 98,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear pads 70% worn

Pass 23 Jan 2014 91,996 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2014 91,996 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 83,051 miles

nearside front tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre on 2mm

stone chip in front screen

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 1 Feb 2012 71,829 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 71,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 62,314 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 49,514 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 32,474 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 20,235 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 XUW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XUW, 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 XUW registered?

LS05 XUW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is LS05 XUW safe to buy?

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