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LT05 VXP

2005 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,024 mi
Last recorded104,024 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 VXP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 104,024 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 94,566 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 89,367 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 80,514 miles

Front windscreen wiper blade slightly worn both

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine area slightly oily

Pass 19 Nov 2021 78,300 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 74,710 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 71,288 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 67,097 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 67,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 59,546 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 59,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 55,652 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 49,731 miles

nearside front tyre small cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 13 Oct 2014 46,078 miles

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

nearside front tyre small cuts to outer sidewall

offside front tyre deep cut to outer sidewall

Pass 24 Oct 2013 39,972 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cuts in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 24 Oct 2012 33,802 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 32,678 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 30,828 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2009 27,302 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,689 miles

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

wiper slightly smearing.

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 VXP is a 2005 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VXP, 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 VXP registered?

LT05 VXP is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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