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LT05 TGF

2005 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,878 mi
Last recorded104,878 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 TGF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 104,878 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm. front bushes. both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 104,877 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm. front bushes. both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps dirty (4.1.2 (c))

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

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring fouling front propshaft (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 96,412 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 93,421 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 79,789 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% some sections not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear nail in tread

Pass 27 Jan 2015 71,315 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 61,574 miles

all brake pads wearing low

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 18 Jan 2013 52,081 miles

all tyres non run-flat

n/s/r tyre wearing low 2.2mm

Fail 18 Jan 2013 52,081 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

both front and n/s/r tyres non runflats

n/s/f tyre wearing low 2.2mm

tyre pressure light on dash

Pass 30 Dec 2011 43,885 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 37,644 miles

Both front tyre outer sidewalls cut.

Scratch in front windscreen.

Pass 21 Jan 2010 30,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 22,369 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 22,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 TGF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TGF, 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 TGF registered?

LT05 TGF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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