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LS55 OZD

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

134,458 mi
Last recorded134,458 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 OZD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 134,458 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 113,942 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 112,930 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 112,058 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 111,346 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 106,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 100,152 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 92,343 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 82,100 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner tread faces

Fail 19 Sep 2015 82,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner tread faces

Pass 22 Sep 2014 71,525 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 61,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 49,011 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 49,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 48,686 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 44,798 miles

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

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 15 Apr 2010 39,658 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 29,101 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 17,081 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 OZD is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OZD, 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 OZD registered?

LS55 OZD is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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The MOT history for LS55 OZD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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