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LS55 AZU

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

160,014 mi
Last recorded160,014 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 AZU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 160,014 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 157,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 235/50 R18 extra load (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2024 157,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

4x4 light on indicating a fault

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 235/50 R18 extra load (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 156,989 miles

Central Rear gear box mounting has play

Front prop shaft rear u/j has play

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear axle mounting bushes has play

Pass 17 Oct 2022 155,051 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position light not working

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 153,056 miles

Engine overheated after emissions test

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 153,056 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Engine overheated after emissions test

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure warning light is on

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 150,232 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 150,232 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 148,270 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 148,270 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018 145,440 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 145,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 142,458 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 136,421 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 124,941 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 114,494 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 101,445 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 86,283 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 71,480 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 58,900 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Nov 2008 33,246 miles

off side rear tyre cuts on face

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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LS55 AZU is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LS55 AZU, 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 LS55 AZU registered?

LS55 AZU is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is LS55 AZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS55 AZU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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