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LT05 KVE

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,156 mi
Last recorded173,156 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 KVE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 173,156 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 163,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 162,228 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 158,027 miles

Nearside Wiper linkage worn

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Both rear shock casings very rusty

Fail 16 Mar 2020 158,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Wiper linkage worn

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Both rear shock casings very rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2019 147,501 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 136,945 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 136,945 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 126,788 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 112,012 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 99,364 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 85,852 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 73,689 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 59,698 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 48,175 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 38,237 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 38,236 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 33,262 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

stone damage in swept area of windscreen not bigger than 40mm.

Fail 18 Mar 2009 33,201 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

stone damage in swept area of windscreen not bigger than 40mm.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 26,447 miles

all tyres wearing around inside edges.

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 KVE is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KVE, 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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LT05 KVE is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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