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LT05 OUW

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

101,094 mi
Last recorded101,094 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 OUW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 101,094 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 93,808 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 75,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 73,352 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 66,774 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)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 59,140 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 53,584 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 48,086 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 43,174 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 37,955 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 32,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 32,328 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 27,303 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 21,787 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 16,493 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 OUW is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OUW, 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 OUW registered?

LT05 OUW is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is LT05 OUW safe to buy?

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