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LT05 VYF

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,097 mi
Last recorded130,097 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 VYF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 130,097 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 130,097 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 122,798 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 116,891 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Apr 2017 110,012 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 103,637 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 102,370 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 100,336 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 98,642 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 98,641 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 90,501 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 78,408 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 78,408 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2010 56,713 miles

Both rear tyres are showing a tread dept of 2.5 MM in the centre of the tread pattern

the o/s/f tyre has small perishing cracks in the tread pattern

Pass 30 Sep 2009 35,824 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 29,755 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 18,699 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 VYF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VYF, 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 VYF registered?

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

Is LT05 VYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT05 VYF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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