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LS55 VMC

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,146 mi
Last recorded105,146 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2017 105,146 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 100,893 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 94,344 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 87,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2012 72,151 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 59,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 30,572 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 26,238 miles

air bag light on

offside rear tyre on 2mm

slight damage to offside rear tyre

vibration at front

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 VMC is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VMC, 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 VMC registered?

LS55 VMC is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is LS55 VMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS55 VMC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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