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LS55 KWY

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,948 mi
Last recorded139,948 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 KWY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 139,948 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 133,546 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 128,598 miles

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

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front Strut stanchion corroding

Offside Front Strut stanchion corroding

Pass 31 May 2019 119,671 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 119,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 111,480 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 106,425 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Has slight crack. (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 100,052 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 94,010 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 87,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2013 83,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 78,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Dec 2012 78,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 71,255 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 71,255 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 63,599 miles

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 27,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 33,338 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 22,131 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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LS55 KWY is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KWY, 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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What year was LS55 KWY registered?

LS55 KWY is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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