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LS55 VUP

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

158,778 mi
Last recorded158,778 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 VUP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 158,778 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 148,480 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 147,270 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 147,270 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear rev.light is not working

Pass 7 Oct 2020 138,590 miles

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 15 Oct 2019 129,005 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 129,005 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 117,621 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 108,171 miles

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

Front control arms corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake 17% just met requirments

Fail 13 Mar 2017 108,171 miles

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

Front control arms corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake 17% just met requirments

Pass 4 May 2016 102,932 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 102,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 93,784 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 93,784 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 82,312 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2014 82,312 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake slightly binding

oil leak

wipers poor but clear screen

Pass 2 May 2013 73,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Mar 2013 73,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 61,698 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Mar 2011 50,855 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 50,855 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 42,543 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 35,818 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VUP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 LS55 VUP, 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 VUP registered?

LS55 VUP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is LS55 VUP safe to buy?

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