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LT05 JLX

2005 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

215,678 mi
Last recorded215,678 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 JLX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 215,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 203,659 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 193,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 183,189 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 173,377 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 166,191 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 155,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

child seat fitted not allowing seat belt fully inspection

Pass 10 Mar 2015 146,894 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 137,355 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 137,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 123,568 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 110,948 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 91,289 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 91,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 72,392 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 24 Feb 2009 49,560 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,484 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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LT05 JLX is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LT05 JLX, 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 LT05 JLX registered?

LT05 JLX is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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